Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Punjab Police Arrest 3,200 in Anti-Gang Operation
The Punjab Police conducted a big operation called 'Operation Prahaar' to catch bad people involved in gangs.
They sent over 2,000 police teams with 12,000 officers to different places in Punjab.
In just three days, they arrested more than 3,200 people and found many weapons, drugs, and some money.
The police chief said this operation was very successful and will continue until all the bad people are caught.
People can also help by calling a special number and telling the police about any bad activities they know about.
If the information helps catch someone, they can even get a big reward.
Punjab Police arrested 3,256 individuals and rounded up 4,871 people in a 72-hour operation against gangsters.
Over 2,000 police teams with 12,000 personnel were deployed across the state.
Police recovered 69 weapons, 6.5 kg of heroin, 10.5 kg of opium, 5,092 intoxicant pills, 72 kg of poppy husk, and Rs 2.69 lakh in cash.
The operation aimed to disrupt the logistics, financial, and communication networks of gangsters.
Citizens are encouraged to report information about gangsters and criminal activities through the anti-gangster helpline number 93946-93946, with a cash reward of up to Rs 10 lakh for helpful information.
- Who
- Punjab Police
- What
- Arrested 3,200 individuals and recovered various items in a three-day operation against gangsters
- When
- Over a 72-hour period (specific dates not mentioned)
- Where
- Across the state of Punjab, India
- Why
- To disrupt the logistics, financial, and communication networks of gangsters and cleanse the state of organized crime
- Arrests Made
- 3,256
- People Rounded Up
- 4,871
- Weapons Recovered
- 69
- Heroin Recovered
- 6.5 kg
- Opium Recovered
- 10.5 kg
- Intoxicant Pills Recovered
- 5,092
- Poppy Husk Recovered
- 72 kg
- Cash Recovered
- Rs 2.69 lakh
- Helpline Number
- 93946-93946
- Cash Reward
- Up to Rs 10 lakh
