Chandigarh/Mohali, April 22: Punjab Police have recorded a significant decrease in violent crime and extortion following a three-month intensive operation against organized syndicates. Statistical analysis reveals that gangster-related firing incidents plummeted from 29 in January to only nine by late April. Most notably, the state achieved a 100 percent reduction in murders linked to organized crime groups during the month of March, falling from four reported cases at the start of the year.
The “Gangstran Te Vaar” campaign has shifted the security landscape by focusing on the breeding grounds of criminal activity. Overall extortion reports declined by 11 percent, a trend officials credit to increased surveillance and the implementation of a specialized 24-hour helpline. This tool allows citizens to report threats anonymously, leading to a rise in actionable intelligence against extortionists.
DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav declared that the operation has struck at the heart of these networks, preventing them from expanding their influence. He asserted that the Punjab Police has not only controlled the crime rate in the state but has also won the trust of its residents. He declared that the records speak volumes about the work done to dismantle crime syndicates and noted that the police are closing in on these gangsters to ensure their complete elimination.
The crackdown has particularly hampered the ability of gangs to recruit new members from the ranks of petty offenders. By removing the incentive and opportunity for smaller-scale crimes, the state has seen a broader stabilization of public safety. Yadav maintained that the operation targets the networks spread across the region. He stated that by disrupting these elements, the police have reinforced a zero-tolerance policy toward crime in the state, ensuring that even minor offenders cannot be easily absorbed into larger criminal syndicates.
