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- The government has also sent a strong message by renaming the campaign “Gangstaan Te Waar,” making it clear that there is no place for gangsters in Punjab anymore.
- Gangster culture in Punjab is growing day by day, which is a matter of serious concern.
- Intellectuals believe that this menace can be controlled only by fighting it across borders, because funding, weapons, and logistics are certainly being supplied by a neighboring country that constantly tries to create an atmosphere of terror in India.
Punjab is known as the land of Gurus and saints, and its people are respected for their hard work and honesty. Yet, there are some individuals who go abroad and spare no effort in disgracing not only Punjab but the entire nation. Sitting overseas, they operate the Punjabi underworld. As a result, gangster culture in Punjab is growing day by day, which is a matter of serious concern.
What caused this and who is responsible may no longer matter as much as how to stop it. Intellectuals believe that this menace can be controlled only by fighting it across borders, because funding, weapons, and logistics are certainly being supplied by a neighboring country that constantly tries to create an atmosphere of terror in India. Indian youth are being pushed into drugs, gangsterism, and sex rackets and led onto the wrong path so that they cannot contribute to the nation’s progress.
Recently, a shocking revelation has emerged: out of 61 major Punjab-origin gangsters, 18 are directly running their criminal networks from US soil. This means many murders, extortion cases, threats, and arms supplies in Punjab are being controlled from abroad. According to data, after the US, 9 gangsters are based in the UAE; 6 each in Canada and Germany; 5 each in the UK and other parts of Europe; 3 each in Australia and Portugal; 2 in Thailand and Malaysia; and one each in Pakistan, Italy, Brazil, and Indonesia. These criminals remain safe overseas while spreading fear in Punjab.
To break this nexus, Punjab Police launched a massive 72-hour operation, arresting 3,287 gang associates. Red Corner Notices have already been issued against 21 gangsters. An Overseas Fugitive Tracking and Extradition Cell has also been set up to bring back criminals from any corner of the world. Data shows that between April 2022 and October 2025, there were 324 encounters between police and gangs in Punjab, in which 24 gangsters were killed, 515 arrested, 319 injured, and three policemen were martyred. This clearly shows how dangerous gang warfare has become in Punjab.
Now, the police are preparing to offer cash rewards to informers who provide information about major gangsters. The government has also sent a strong message by renaming the campaign “Gangstaan Te Waar,” making it clear that there is no place for gangsters in Punjab anymore. Likewise, foreign governments and administrations must also act strictly against such elements; otherwise, in the coming time, they may prove dangerous for them as well.
