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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Time of India
Ahead of I-Day, cops conduct searches at 151 railway stations
Chandigarh: Amid the heightened security in the state to ensure peaceful Independence Day celebrations , the Punjab Police on Friday conducted a cordon and search operation (CASO) at 151 railway stations across the state. Special DGP (Law & Order) Arpit Shukla said 72 suspicious persons were rounded up for questioning during the operation. S hukla further said the police teams also continued their drive against drugs on Day 160 of the 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' campaign and conducted raids at 352 locations on Friday, leading to the arrest of 96 drug smugglers after the registration of 59 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. "With this, the total number of drug smugglers arrested has reached 25,149 within 160 days," he said. Shukla informed that the raids also resulted in the recovery of 1.2 kg of heroin, 1.1 kg of opium, 12,627 intoxicant pills, and Rs 2.3 lakhs of drug money. MSID:: 123190634 413 | Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
News18
7 hours ago
- News18
Punjab Police nab 96 drug peddlers, seize heroin, opium, drug money
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], August 8 (ANI): In a massive state-wide security and anti-drug crackdown ahead of Independence Day, Punjab Police on Friday carried out coordinated checking operations at 151 railway stations across all 28 police districts. The exercise was conducted from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of heightened security measures ordered by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to ensure peaceful state-level Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was conducted on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav and was closely monitored by Special Director General of Police (Law and Order) Arpit Shukla. All Commissioners of Police (CPs) and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) were directed to deploy heavy police presence at stations, supervised by officers of Superintendent of Police (SP) rank and of passengers and individuals entering and exiting the railway premises were checked during the three-hour operation. As part of the crackdown, at least 72 suspicious persons were detained for on Day 160 of the ongoing state-wide anti-drug campaign Yudh Nashian Virudh, Punjab Police carried out raids at 352 identified drug hotspots across the state, resulting in the arrest of 96 drug smugglers. A total of 59 FIRs were registered during the day's operations, taking the overall tally of arrests under the drive to 25,149 since its raids led to the recovery of 1.2 kilograms of heroin, 1.1 kilograms of opium, 12,627 intoxicant pills, and Rs 2.3 lakh in drug-related cash. The Special DGP said that over 232 police teams supervised by 106 gazetted officers conducted these searches and checked at least 375 individuals found at or near suspicious part of the state's ongoing efforts toward rehabilitation and de-addiction, Punjab Police also convinced 53 drug-affected individuals to undergo formal de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment on the same reiterated that the dual strategy of security enhancement and continued crackdown on narcotics would remain in force throughout the run-up to Independence Day, aiming to ensure both public safety and the eradication of drug networks in Punjab. (ANI)
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Punjab to launch anti-drone system to combat cross-border smuggling today
1 2 Chandigarh: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) govt in Punjab will launch an anti-drone system to combat cross-border smuggling from Tarn Taran district on the second line of defence along the state's border with Pakistan on Saturday. The initiative, amid the state's "Yudh Nashian Virudh" (war against drugs) campaign, will see the deployment of three vehicle-mounted anti-drone systems. Procured from the Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL), each system has a range of 8km and designed to detect, track, jam, and neutralise rogue drones. Apart from Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, a number of AAP ministers and MLAs, senior officers of Punjab Police, and the Border Security Force (BSF) will be present during the launch, a Punjab govt functionary told TOI. Officers from the Army may also attend the launch. The ministry of home affairs approved the system, which is part of a larger plan to acquire nine such units at Rs 51.4 crore Of the nine systems, the three anti-drone systems were delivered to Punjab recently, an official said, adding that each system costs around Rs 5.5 crore. "These will be deployed in the areas along the second line of defence in the state," the official said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Anne Hegerty And Her Partner, Who You Will Easily Recognize Sport Pirate Undo To bolster border security amid escalation with Pakistan and concerns over the rising smuggling of drugs and weapons from across the border through drones over the years, the Punjab council of ministers led by CM Mann, in an emergency meeting of the cabinet in May, approved the purchase of nine anti-drone systems. Announcing the cabinet decision, CM Mann stated that the technology would cover the entire Punjab border with Pakistan, from Abohar to Pathankot. The goal is to supplement the BSF's existing infrastructure and help stop the smuggling of drugs and weapons. In June, during the Ludhiana West byelection, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, then a cabinet minister in the ruling AAP in Punjab, said that Punjab was installing the anti-drone system on its own. Dhaliwal, who was later dropped as a minister in a July cabinet reshuffle, claimed that CM Mann had repeatedly asked the BJP-led central govt to deploy an anti-drone system on the Punjab border, but those requests yielded no results, prompting Punjab to act independently. In March, the anti-drone system was tested in a trial run at the border village of Naushehra Dhalla in Tarn Taran district. Punjab AAP chief and cabinet minister Aman Arora and his colleague Laljit Singh Bhullar were among those present during the trial, along with senior Punjab Police officers. In its war against drugs, which started on March 1, Punjab Police in 160 days recovered more than 1,000 kg of heroin, registered over 15,500 FIRs, and made 25,000 arrests. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
In Punjab, police up the ante against drugs ahead of Independence Day
Chandigarh: Punjab's police chief has unveiled sweeping enforcement results under the state's ongoing war on drugs and ordered heightened security across the state in the run-up to Independence Day. Director general of police Gaurav Yadav chaired a high-level meeting on Tuesday with senior police officials, including range DIGs, commissioners of police, and SSPs, to review drug enforcement under the Yudh Nashian Virudh (War Against Drugs) campaign, as well as the law and order and internal security situation across Punjab. Joined by top brass from law and order, intelligence, and anti-narcotics units, Yadav said the strategy combines "aggressive enforcement on the ground" with "robust, community-led prevention" to deliver a secure and drug-free Punjab. Since the campaign launched on March 1, police have registered nearly 15,700 drug-related FIRs (first-information reports) and arrested more than 24,600 alleged smugglers. Seizures include more than 1,000 kg of heroin, 330 kg opium, 21 tonnes of poppy husk, and quantities of charas, ganja, cocaine, and methamphetamine (ICE). Police also seized 31.7 lakh intoxicant pills and more than ₹12 crore in alleged drug money. The DGP also focused on preparations for Independence Day, directing police to stay on high alert and ensure foolproof security across districts. "All field units have been instructed to intensify preventive operations and maintain strong police visibility in sensitive areas," Yadav said. He ordered police chiefs to conduct manpower audits and reassign personnel from non-essential duties to visible public roles, particularly in crowded locations. District forces have also been told to increase checkpoints and maximise vehicle checks. Courts Under Watch As part of tightened pre-Independence Day security, Punjab Police conducted coordinated cordon and search operations (CASO) across all district and subdivisional court complexes on Tuesday. Special DGP (law and order) Arpit Shukla said 694 individuals found loitering near court premises were frisked, and 1,160 parked vehicles were inspected. Police issued 129 challans and impounded four vehicles during the operation. Shukla added that door frame metal detectors and CCTV cameras at all judicial complexes were being checked to ensure full functionality. The broader crackdown reflects growing urgency among state authorities to both rein in organised crime and prevent disruptions ahead of national celebrations on Aug 15.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Punjab DGP reviews anti-drug campaign, security ahead of I-Day
Chandigarh, Punjab Police chief on Tuesday chaired a state-level meeting with officers to review the ongoing anti-drug campaign, the overall law and order situation, and the internal security landscape across the state. Punjab DGP reviews anti-drug campaign, security ahead of I-Day Director General of Police Punjab, Gaurav Yadav held meetings with all range inspector generals of police, commissioners of police, and senior superintendents of police. Special DGP Arpit Shukla, Special DGP Praveen Kumar Sinha, ADGP Anti-Narcotics Task Force Nilabh Kishore, ADGP Anti-Gangster Task Force Promod Ban, and ADGP Counter-Intelligence Amit Prasad were also present in the meeting. During the meeting, senior officers briefed the field officers on critical issues such as cross-border drug trafficking, Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, organised crime networks, and key law and order concerns. "We also reviewed the progress of the state-wide anti-drug campaign 'Yudh Nashian Virudh', launched on March 1, 2025, and discussed strategic interventions to strengthen this ongoing war against drugs," said DGP Yadav in a statement. He asserted that the ANTF's dual approach, aggressive enforcement on the ground and robust, community-led prevention, would create a drug-free and secure Punjab. Sharing the outcome of the 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' campaign, he said that the Punjab Police has registered 15,671 FIRs and arrested 24,639 drug smugglers since March 1. Police have recovered 1,020 kg of heroin, 330 kg of opium, 21 tonnes of poppy husk, 14 kg of charas, 377 kg of ganja, 3.3 kg of cocaine, 31.74 lakh intoxicant pills and tablets, and ₹12.25 crores cash from their possession. During the meeting, the DGP also reviewed the state-wide preparedness for upcoming Independence Day celebrations and directed all field units to remain on high alert and ensure foolproof security arrangements. "Security arrangements were reviewed and suitable instructions have been given to maintain peace and harmony by ensuring police presence at all important places, intensifying domination operations and other preventive and detective measures ahead of forthcoming Independence Day celebrations," Yadav said. He also directed police officers to conduct a manpower audit of all police establishments and pull out police personnel from non-core duties to ensure a visible police presence, especially in crowded places. He also directed the district police chiefs to increase police checkpoints in their respective jurisdictions and ensure the checking of a maximum number of vehicles. The DGP said apart from the ongoing decisive war against drugs, action against organised crime, gangsters, and Pak-sponsored terror activities has been the Punjab Police's topmost priority and perpetrators in all the major cases have been identified. Meanwhile, police conducted a cordon and search operation at and around all the district and sub-divisional courts across the state to ensure foolproof security arrangements at all the judicial complexes. The checking was conducted simultaneously in all the districts of the state. Special DGP Arpit Shukla said that the police officers were directed to personally monitor this operation and make sufficient numbers of police teams to carry out checking under the supervision of Superintendent of Police rank officers. He said police officers were also asked to conduct checks of all suspicious persons in and around the court complex, besides carrying out checks of all the vehicles parked around the complex by using the Vahan app. He said police teams were also asked to make sure that door frame metal detectors and CCTV cameras installed at the premises of judicial complexes are functioning. Shukla said police teams have frisked as many as 694 suspicious people found roaming around the court complexes. As many as 1,160 vehicles stationed at different parking places around the court premises were also checked, during which police teams issued 129 challans and impounded four vehicles. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
