Punjab Police 'Operation Prahaar-2' Launched
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Feb 09, 2026 · Last updated Feb 11, 2026
This event has minimal direct impact on financial markets as it primarily concerns law enforcement activities within India — Punjab, India. However, successful crime reduction efforts by Punjab, India — Punjab Police could indirectly improve the region's investment climate and stability.
Punjab, India — Punjab Police launched 'Operation Prahaar-2', a 72-hour statewide crackdown on wanted criminals and drug smugglers, under the direction of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and led by DGP Gaurav Yadav and Special DGP Arpit Shukla. On Day 1, Punjab, India — Punjab Police conducted 2,760 raids, arresting 1,250 individuals and seizing significant quantities of drugs and drug money. On Day 2, 2,706 raids were conducted, leading to 1,634 arrests. The operation is part of the ongoing 'Gangstran Te Vaar' campaign to make India — Punjab, India a gangster-free state and includes a parallel anti-drug drive, 'Yudh Nashian Virudh', which has led to tens of thousands of arrests over 346 days.
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