Punjab Police Arrest Over 1,100 in Statewide Operation Prahar 2.0 Crackdown :
PRIME VISTA NEWS
More than 1,100 individuals have been arrested by the Punjab Police as part of the second phase of Operation Prahar, a coordinated statewide crackdown aimed at dismantling organised crime networks across the state.
The campaign, launched earlier this week under the banner “Gangstran Te Vaar,” involved simultaneous raids across multiple districts, targeting individuals identified through intelligence inputs and surveillance.
Large-Scale Deployment Across Punjab
Senior officials said over 10,000 police personnel were mobilised in coordinated teams to conduct searches at residences, suspected hideouts and locations believed to be linked to proclaimed offenders and active gang members.
Authorities described the scale of the operation as one of the most extensive enforcement exercises undertaken in recent years.
Focus on Disrupting Organised Crime
Police said the crackdown is aimed at curbing extortion networks, illegal arms circulation and targeted criminal activity associated with organised gangs.
Those detained include habitual offenders, absconders and individuals allegedly providing logistical or financial support to criminal syndicates. Arrests were reported from both urban centres and rural pockets, indicating what officials termed the widespread footprint of certain networks.
A senior officer stated that the operation is part of a sustained, intelligence-led strategy rather than a one-time action.
Intelligence-Based Raids and Ongoing Investigation
Officials confirmed that the action was based on verified intelligence and pre-identified targets. Further scrutiny of financial trails linked to gang operations is underway, and additional legal proceedings may follow under applicable provisions of law.
Police indicated that further arrests are likely as investigations continue.
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Public Helpline and Community Participation
The Punjab Police have urged citizens to share confidential information related to organised crime through the Anti-Gangster Helpline (93946-93946). Authorities assured that all tips would remain anonymous.
Senior officials emphasized that public cooperation remains critical in preventing criminal activity and strengthening law enforcement efforts.
Broader Law and Order Strategy
Operation Prahar 2.0 forms part of the state’s broader strategy to strengthen law and order and prevent the regrouping of organised criminal networks.
Police reiterated that the campaign will continue in phases, with follow-up actions planned against individuals found aiding or harbouring offenders.
