New Delhi, April 13 -- The Punjab government, under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has introduced a reward policy to encourage actionable intelligence on organised crime, alongside releasing a list of 28 most-wanted individuals.

The policy authorises Punjab Police to offer graded monetary incentives to individuals providing credible information on wanted criminals, including members of organised gangs and their associates. The move is positioned as part of the state's broader effort to strengthen enforcement outcomes through improved intelligence inputs.

Under the framework, Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) can sanction rewards of up to Rs.1 lakh. Police Commissioners, Range IGs and DIGs are empowered to approve up to Rs.1.5 lakh,...