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Punjab anti-gangster and drug crackdown

Overview

The Punjab state government has intensified its efforts to combat organized crime and narcotics through large-scale operations. Under the “Gangstran Te Vaar” operation, the Punjab Police and the Anti-Gangster Task Force conducted 586 raids, resulting in 350 arrests and the seizure of weapons. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann highlighted the 500-day milestone of the “Yudh Nashean Virudh” campaign, noting that 70,000 drug smugglers have been arrested and citing the involvement of 1.25 million volunteers.

However, the administration faces political criticism regarding the efficacy of these measures. Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has accused the government of failing to curb a worsening crisis, alleging that drug addiction has increased significantly. Warring claimed that narcotics are being distributed with the ease of “pizza and burgers” and raised concerns over accountability within the police force following reports of drug-related deaths.

Entities

Punjab Congress · Punjab · Punjab Police · Punjab (state) · Anti‑Gangster Task Force

Timeline

  1. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Punjab Congress chief slams CM Mann over escalating drug crisis

    Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring accused CM Bhagwant Mann of incompetence regarding the state's drug crisis, claiming drugs are being delivered like food and addiction has quadrupled.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expands anti‑gangster and drug crackdown

    Punjab police conducted 586 anti‑gangster raids, arresting 350, while CM Bhagwant Mann reported 70,000 drug smugglers arrested and 1.25 million volunteers in a 500‑day anti‑drug campaign.

Sources

desitalkchicago.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · socialnews.xyz · thecsrjournal.in