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Punjab Police 'Operation Prahaar-2' Arrests

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Feb 09, 2026 · Last updated Feb 09, 2026

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Market Impact

This event has no direct impact on financial markets. It is a local law enforcement operation focused on crime and drug eradication within India===Punjab.

Event Summary

The India===Punjab Police launched 'Operation Prahaar-2', a 72-hour statewide crackdown on wanted criminals, under the 'Gangstran Te Vaar' campaign. On the first day, over 1,200 individuals were arrested following 2,760 raids conducted by more than 12,000 personnel. The operation was initiated by Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav, following directions from Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Special DGP Arpit Shukla provided details on the arrests, which included 40 proclaimed offenders and 298 preventive detentions. Concurrently, the 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' anti-drug drive continued, resulting in 72 additional arrests and the recovery of heroin, intoxicant tablets, and drug money. The public is encouraged to report criminal activities via an Anti-Gangster Helpline.

Key Actions
100 India===Punjab Police launched 'Operation Prahaar-2' against wanted criminals
90 India===Punjab Police arrested over 1,200 individuals
80 India===Punjab Police conducted 2,760 raids
70 Gaurav Yadav launched 'Operation Prahaar-2'
60 Bhagwant Mann directed the launch of 'Operation Prahaar-2'
50 India===Punjab Police continued anti-drug drive 'Yudh Nashian Virudh'
40 India===Punjab Police arrested 72 drug smugglers
Entities Involved
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India===Punjab
India===Punjab Police launched 'Operation Prahaar-2' to make India===Punjab a gangster-free state, conducting raids and arresting over 1,200 individuals. This operation aims to improve law and order within India===Punjab.
Importance 100 Sentiment 0
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India===Punjab Police
India===Punjab Police initiated and executed 'Operation Prahaar-2' and the 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' anti-drug drive, leading to numerous arrests and confiscations. These actions demonstrate their commitment to combating crime and drugs.
Importance 100 Sentiment 0
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Gaurav Yadav
Gaurav Yadav, the Director General of Police for India===Punjab, launched 'Operation Prahaar-2' to intensify the campaign against wanted criminals.
Importance 70 Sentiment 0
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Arpit Shukla
Special DGP (Law and Order) Arpit Shukla shared details of 'Operation Prahaar-2', highlighting the deployment of police teams and the number of arrests made.
Importance 70 Sentiment 0
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Bhagwant Mann
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann directed the launch of 'Operation Prahaar-2', indicating political support for the police crackdown on crime.
Importance 60 Sentiment 0
Relationships
Gaurav Yadav related ↔ India===Punjab Police
Arpit Shukla related ↔ India===Punjab Police
Gaurav Yadav related ↔ Arpit Shukla
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