Punjab Police's 'Operation Prahaar-2' Leads to Over 1,200 Arrests on Day One

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Punjab Police's 'Operation Prahaar-2' Nabs Over 1,200 on Day One

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News18•09-02-2026, 20:15

Punjab Police's 'Operation Prahaar-2' Nabs Over 1,200 on Day One

•Punjab Police arrested over 1,200 individuals on the first day of 'Operation Prahaar-2', a 72-hour statewide crackdown.
•The operation is part of the 'Gangstran Te Vaar' campaign, aiming to make Punjab a gangster-free state.
•2,760 raids were conducted at locations linked to wanted criminals, with over 2,000 police teams deployed.
•Public urged to report criminal activities anonymously via the Anti-Gangster Helpline at 93946-93946.
•Parallel anti-drug drive 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' led to 72 arrests and recovery of heroin, intoxicant tablets, and cash.

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