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Punjab Police Operation Prahaar-2: Launch and Focus on Wanted Criminals
Punjab Police launched 72-hour Operation Prahaar-2 on February 9, 2026, targeting wanted criminals and gangsters as part of the 'Gangstran Te Vaar' campaign, following the success of Operation Prahaar-1.
Why It Matters
The operation intensifies Punjab's crackdown on organized crime, aiming to dismantle gangster networks and enhance public safety amid rising gangster activities.
Timeline
5 Events
Operation Prahaar-2 Begins
February 9, 2026
Phase 2 of Operation Prahaar started, running until February 11, 2026 (Wednesday); extradition/deportation proceedings initiated for 38 foreign-based gangsters via central government.
DGP Announces Operation Prahaar-2
February 8, 2026
Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav announced launch of 72-hour Operation Prahaar-2 after high-level review meeting; focus on nabbing wanted criminals, with senior officers to supervise; noted 5,290 criminals arrested in last 20 days under 'Gangstran Te Vaar', including 344 proclaimed offenders and 128 weapons recovered.
Operation Prahaar-1 Concludes
January 22, 2026
Operation Prahaar-1 ended with 3,256 arrests and recovery of 69 illegal weapons in 72 hours.
Day 2 of Operation Prahaar-1
January 21, 2026
1,186 associates of foreign-based gangsters nabbed on Day 2, bringing total arrests to 2,500; investigations into financial networks and weapon supply chains initiated.
Launch of Operation Prahaar-1
January 20, 2026
Punjab Police launched 72-hour Operation Prahaar-1 under 'Gangstran Te Vaar', deploying 2,000 teams and 12,000 personnel; 1,314 individuals rounded up on Day 1.