Punjab Police have reported a successful year in maintaining peace and harmony in the state. They claim to have prevented 12 terror incidents and apprehended 50 module members linked to ISI-sponsored terror activities. Additionally, they seized a significant amount of heroin, constituting nearly two-thirds of the country’s total, with an impressive NDPS conviction rate of 88 percent, the highest in the nation.
Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav highlighted the achievements in combating terrorism, crime, and drugs in a year-end video. The police thwarted various attacks, including hand-grenade incidents and an RPG attack on a police station, attributed to ISI-sponsored terror modules. Moreover, they dismantled seven additional modules.
The Internal Security Wing’s efforts led to the busting of 19 modules this year, resulting in the arrest of 131 individuals. The police recovered a substantial arsenal from these modules, including firearms, explosives, and other weapons. Notable seizures included rifles, revolvers, pistols, IEDs, RDX, hand grenades, detonators, and various other devices.
Under the Yudh Nashiyan Virudh campaign, aimed at combating drug trafficking, Punjab Police registered a significant number of FIRs and arrests. They successfully seized a record-breaking 2,021 kg of heroin in a single year. Additionally, substantial quantities of other drugs and illicit substances were confiscated, along with a considerable amount of drug money from smugglers.
The police’s meticulous investigations and professional approach resulted in an impressive conviction rate of 88 percent. Out of 6,728 decided cases this year, 5,901 cases led to convictions. The “Safe Punjab” helpline played a crucial role, generating numerous tips that translated into FIRs, leading to the freezing of assets worth Rs 263 crore belonging to drug smugglers under the NDPS Act.
Punjab Police’s efforts in combating drug trafficking were notable, with the state accounting for a significant portion of heroin seizures in the country. They also played a substantial role in national NDPS arrests. The focus on rehabilitation was evident through facilitating admissions to de-addiction centers and referring individuals to OOAT clinics for treatment.
The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) and field units collaborated effectively to apprehend 992 individuals involved in criminal activities, leading to the dismantling of 416 gangsters and criminal modules. The police’s focus on issuing notices and coordinating with central agencies resulted in the successful deportation of foreign-based criminals involved in various illegal activities.
