Punjab's 'Operation Prahar': A Bold Crackdown on Organized Crime

The Punjab government has launched 'Operation Prahar', a statewide initiative involving 2,000 police teams targeting organized crime networks. The operation aims to dismantle logistics, weapon supply chains, and communication networks of gangsters, including those operating from abroad. A helpline and reward policy have been introduced for public assistance.

The Punjab government has embarked on 'Operation Prahar', a major offensive aimed at dismantling organized crime networks across the state. The initiative involves over 2,000 police teams in a massive crackdown on gang-associated locations. The operation targets the entire infrastructure supporting organized crime, including foreign-based gangsters.

Director General of Punjab Police Gaurav Yadav asserted a zero-tolerance policy against crime facilitators, emphasizing the commitment to extraditing fugitive gangsters. An Overseas Fugitive Tracking and Extradition Cell has been established to accelerate these efforts. The public has been urged to provide information via an Anti-Gangster Helpline, with substantial rewards for useful leads.

The crackdown reflects broader efforts under Punjab's Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, as the state seeks to eliminate gang networks akin to its success with anti-drug campaigns. The government has declared a comprehensive strategy, aiming for a gangster-free Punjab through rigorous law enforcement and public collaboration.

(With inputs from agencies.)