New Delhi, April 9 -- Punjab Police has intensified its operations against organised crime under the 'Gangstran Te Vaar' campaign, with large-scale enforcement actions leading to thousands of arrests and significant seizures over a two-month period.

According to official figures, 44,787 raids were conducted between January 20 and March 15, resulting in the arrest of 14,894 individuals. This includes wanted offenders as well as persons allegedly associated with criminal networks.

Authorities also reported the detention of several individuals as a preventive measure aimed at disrupting planned criminal activities. Among those apprehended were hundreds of proclaimed offenders.

The enforcement drive led to the recovery of firearms, ammunit...