New Delhi, March 31 -- Faridkot has reported a 37% decline in overall crime and a 97% recovery rate in snatching cases as district police step up enforcement under Punjab's ongoing anti-drug and crime-control campaign.

Officials said the trend reflects sustained action under "Yudh Nashean Virudh" and "Operation Prahar", with the district administration combining policing, surveillance and local intelligence to target drug trafficking and related criminal activity. The figures were presented by district officials on March 29 as part of an update on Faridkot's law-and-order situation.

Police said recent gains have been supported by regular coordination with Village Defence Committees, non-governmental organisations and other community gro...