New Delhi, April 17 -- Women officers in the Punjab Police are increasingly taking charge of frontline operations, playing a central role in the state government's push to curb organised crime and dismantle gangster networks. Their expanding leadership across ranks reflects a broader shift towards modern, intelligence-driven policing in the state.

From supervising high-impact anti-gangster drives such as 'Gangstran Te Vaar' to leading targeted crackdowns under 'Operation Prahar', women officers are contributing both at the strategic and execution levels. Officials say this growing presence has helped position Punjab Police among the more progressive forces in the country.

According to official data, 79 women officers are currently servi...