Punjab: The Punjab Police Gangster Crackdown has expanded beyond the state’s borders as police intensify their fight against gangsters, drug traffickers, and organized crime. Through coordinated operations with law enforcement agencies across several states, Punjab Police has continued to dismantle criminal networks and arrest key suspects.
According to Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, the Punjab Police Gangster Crackdown has now entered its 148th day. The campaign has resulted in the arrest of 37,757 anti-social elements and 68,682 drug smugglers, highlighting the scale of the ongoing operation.
Campaign Targets Organized Crime Networks
The Punjab Police Gangster Crackdown now focuses on dismantling entire criminal ecosystems rather than only arresting individual offenders.
Police teams are targeting gang members, financial supporters, illegal weapon suppliers, drug trafficking routes, and extortion networks. As a result, investigators have disrupted several organized crime syndicates operating across multiple states.
Officials believe this strategy will significantly weaken criminal organizations over the long term.
ISI-Backed Espionage Network Busted
One of the biggest achievements under the Punjab Police Gangster Crackdown involved the exposure of an alleged ISI-backed espionage and terror network.
Punjab Police and Delhi Police jointly conducted the operation. During the raids, officers arrested 11 accused.
Investigators alleged that the network collected sensitive information and passed it to handlers across the international border. Furthermore, police continue to investigate the group’s activities and possible connections.
Action Against Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar Networks
The Punjab Police Gangster Crackdown has also targeted criminal networks linked to Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar.
Punjab Police worked closely with police forces in other states to arrest several wanted gang members. Moreover, these operations disrupted multiple criminal activities connected to the gangs.
In another major breakthrough, police dismantled an alleged extortion module linked to Goldy Brar. Officers arrested 10 accused and uncovered a network that extended beyond Punjab.
Inter-State Gang Busted
Meanwhile, the Khanna Police exposed an inter-state gang involved in theft, robbery, and snatching.
The gang allegedly operated across Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh. Acting on intelligence inputs, police coordinated with other state agencies and arrested the accused from Uttar Pradesh.
Officials described the operation as an example of effective inter-state policing.
Joint Operation Leads to Major Arrest
In another successful operation, Punjab Police joined hands with the Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF).
The joint team arrested a fugitive accused of links to a cross-border smuggling network. According to investigators, the network allegedly used drones from Pakistan to transport illegal weapons and narcotics into India.
The investigation into the broader network remains underway.
Punjab Police Emphasizes Inter-State Cooperation
Punjab Police believes that organized crime cannot be eliminated by one state alone.
Therefore, the department continues to strengthen cooperation with police forces across India. Officials say intelligence sharing and coordinated operations have become essential tools in combating gangsters, drug trafficking, and cross-border crime.
Overall, the Punjab Police Gangster Crackdown has become one of the state’s largest anti-crime campaigns. With continuous operations, expanding inter-state coordination, and sustained action against organized crime, Punjab Police aims to improve public safety and strengthen law enforcement across the region.
Key Points of the news:
- The Punjab Police Gangster Crackdown has entered its 148th day with large-scale action against organized crime.
- Police have arrested 37,757 anti-social elements and 68,682 drug smugglers since the campaign began.
- Joint operations exposed an ISI-backed espionage and terror network, leading to the arrest of 11 accused.
- Police also dismantled networks linked to Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar, including an extortion module with 10 arrests.
- Inter-state operations with Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Uttarakhand Police have strengthened the fight against organized crime.
