Chandigarh, Dec. 30 — Punjab Police said 2025 saw sustained action against terrorism, drugs and organized crime, along with a decline in major offences, as the force released a year-end assessment of its work.
Director General of Police said the state maintained peace throughout the year and successfully dealt with all reported terror-related incidents.
“Punjab Police remained fully alert and ensured peace and harmony across the state,” the DGP said, adding that security agencies worked in close coordination to prevent threats.
Under the ongoing anti-drugs campaign Yudh Nashiyan Virudh, police registered about 30,000 FIRs and arrested nearly 40,000 accused during the year. More than 2,000 kg of heroin was seized, while the conviction rate under the NDPS Act stood at 88%, the highest in the country, according to police data.
Organised crime also remained a key focus, with 416 criminal modules busted and 992 gangsters arrested. The police said this sustained action contributed to a drop in major crimes, including an 8.7% decline in murders, a 10.6% fall in kidnapping and abduction cases, and a 19.6% reduction in snatching incidents. Theft cases fell by 34.3%.
On the technology front, the Safe Punjab Helpline crossed 10,000 FIRs, while PAIS 2.0 was introduced with voice analysis features to assist investigations.
Cybercrime enforcement also improved, with police securing a lien of Rs 80 crore in fraud cases involving Rs 418.29 crore, ranking Punjab fourth nationally.
“Our commitment remains to ensure a safe and secure Punjab,” the DGP said.
