New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party has shared the details of the ongoing anti-gangster crackdown in Punjab. It was revealed on Wednesday that the Punjab Police have conducted 501 raids at identified and mapped locations associated with gangsters across the state.
In a post on X, the party shared that in the day-long crackdown, they arrested 202 individuals. The post also highlighted the state’s continued action against organised crime in the state.
As per the official information cited in the post, the campaign was launched under the direction of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann earlier this year. The operation is a part of a sustained effort being made by the Punjab government to dismantle gangster networks and curb organised crime in the state.
Punjab’s fight against crime gets stronger, sharper, and more relentless 💪
Under the leadership of Bhagwant Mann, the Aam Aadmi Party government continues its crackdown: 501 raids in a single day, 202 arrested.
No mercy for gangsters, no compromise on Punjab’s safety, because… pic.twitter.com/r0zIrW1HXe
— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) April 8, 2026
Multiple operations in the state
The police teams from all the districts have been conducting raids and intelligence operations within the state in coordination with the Anti-Gangster Task Force since the launch.
The police didn’t just make arrests rather they also acted against the proclaimed offenders and other suspects during the operation.
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— ANI (@ANI) April 8, 2026
Anti-drug campaign drive
Meanwhile, the government is conducting an anti-drug campaign, ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, alongside the anti-gangster operations. On the 77th day of operations, 112 alleged drug dealers were also arrested as police recovered 5.8 kg of heroin. Not just that, a good quantity of intoxicant tablets and capsules, and cash believed to be linked with drug proceeds, was also recovered.
Looking ahead…
The officials reveal that both drives are part of a broader strategy to target organised crime, narcotics networks, and their financial and logistical support systems across the state.