Punjab Police News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Punjab Police launch 'I Am a Safety Hero' road campaign
Chandigarh, April 23: Reinforcing its commitment to proactive policing and community safety, the Punjab Police launched a special road safety awareness campaign 'I Am a Safety Hero' here on Wednesday.
Punjab DGP inaugurates key policing infrastructure in Faridkot and Moga
Chandigarh, April 23: Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Tuesday inaugurated key infrastructure policing upgrades in Faridkot and Moga to eradicate crime by monitoring suspicious activities.
Punjab Police bust terror module operated by Germany-based Gurpreet Singh
Chandigarh, April 13: Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said here on Sunday that amid the ongoing drive, the state police have averted a possible targeted terror attack by busting a terror module being operated by Germany-based Gurpreet Singh alias Goldy Dhillon, with the arrest of its two key operatives.
Punjab: Operation Satark launched to ensure safety of public
Bathinda, April 12: Following the launch of Operation Satark in various locations in Punjab, which aims to curb drug trafficking and enhance security coordination with the central forces, a senior police official stated that operations were being planned to ensure the safety of the public.
NSA detention ends for Papalpreet Singh, family members say he only tried to stop drug abuse
Amritsar, April 11: After his two-year-long detention ended at Assam's Dibrugarh jail, Punjab Police took custody of Papalpreet Singh, an associate of Khadoor Sahib MP and Waris Punjab De head, Amritpal Singh, on Wednesday. Papalpreet has also been brought back to Amritsar.
Punjab government transfers 65 DSPs, 97 senior police officers including 11 IPS
Chandigarh, April 6: In a major reshuffle, the Punjab Government on Sunday issued transfer orders of 65 Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) officers in the state.
Punjab and Haryana HC hands over assault case of colonel to Chandigarh Police
Chandigarh, April 3: The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday directed the Chandigarh Police to investigate the case of alleged assault of Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath by Punjab Police personnel and complete the probe within four months.
BSF, Punjab Police recover drone carrying heroin near Tarn Taran Border
Tarn Taran, April 2: The Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police recovered over 548 grams of heroin from the border area of the district Tarn Taran, officials said on Wednesday.
Punjab Police refutes reports on security withdrawal of Akali leader (Lead)
Chandigarh, April 2: Punjab Police on Wednesday refuted reports claiming the complete withdrawal of security for Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia, clarifying that his security cover had only been scaled down based on a reassessment of threat perception.
Punjab Police clarify on security withdrawal for Akali Dal leader Majithia
Chandigarh, April 2: The Punjab Police on Wednesday refuted reports claiming the complete withdrawal of security for Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia, clarifying that his security cover had only been scaled down based on a reassessment of threat perception.
Punjab Police to tighten noose around big fish in drug trafficking
Chandigarh, March 27: With the street supply of drugs witnessing a drastic reduction following intensive crackdown as part of the ongoing war against drugs 'Yudh Nashian Virudh', Punjab Police has now shifted focus to dismantling high-level drug networks by targeting big fish, including drug suppliers and kingpins, fuelling the narcotics trade in the state, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday.
Punjab Police arrest 77 drug smugglers
Chandigarh, March 26: Continuing the war against drugs "Yudh Nashian Virudh" waged on the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from the state consecutively for the 26th day, Punjab Police on Wednesday conducted raids at 483 locations leading to the arrest of 77 drug smugglers after registration of 55 first information reports (FIRs).
Nobody will influence the investigation: Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema assures swift action in Colonel Bath assault case
Chandigarh, March 22: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema addressed the incident involving Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath, who was allegedly assaulted by Punjab Police personnel in Patiala.
Proper care is being taken of detained farmers: DIG Patiala Range after removal of protestors from border areas
Sangrur, March 20: After the Punjab Police removed the protesting farmers at Khanauri Border, Patiala Range Deputy Inspector General on Thursday assured that significant progress had been made in clearing the area.
Security heightened at Haryana - Punjab Shambhu Border amid farmers protest
Chandigarh, March 20: Security has been heightened at the Haryana - Punjab Shambhu Border as Haryana Police on Thursday morning removed concrete barricades erected at the border to restrict farmers' movement further from where they were sitting on a protest over various demands.
Internet shut down at Shambhu, Khanauri Borders after detention of farmer leaders
New Delhi, March 20: The internet has been shut down at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders in Punjab following the detention of key farmer leaders, Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Sarwan Singh Pandher.
In night swoop, Punjab Police detain farm leaders, remove supporters from protest sites
Chandigarh, March 19: In a night action, after the third round of talks by the Centre, more than 300 protesting farmers, including farmer leaders Sarwan Singh Pandher and Jagjit Singh Dallewal, were detained on Wednesday.
Punjab Police fixes two-year tenure limit for MHCs
Chandigarh, March 18: The Punjab Police has fixed the tenure limitation for MHCs, commonly known as Munshi, at any single police station or unit to a maximum of two years, as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, said an official statement.
Punjab police won't allow Pak-ISI to disturb peace and harmony of state: DGP Gaurav Yadav
Chandigarh, March 17: With the ongoing anti-drug campaign 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann rattling Pakistan's-ISI, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Monday categorically said that Punjab Police will not allow anyone to disturb the hard-earned peace and harmony of the State.
Will not let people across border to disturb peace in Punjab: Amritsar Police Commissioner
Amritsar, March 17: After an accused in the Amritsar temple grenade attack was killed in an encounter with Punjab Police, Amritsar Police Commissioner GPS Bhullar said that they will not let people sitting across the border and Pakistani intelligence agency ISI be successful in their attempts to "disturb" peace in Punjab.
Grenade blast in Amritsar: One suspect killed in police encounter
Chandigarh, March 17: Two days after the grenade blast at a temple in Amritsar, one suspect was shot dead in an encounter with the police, while the other managed to escape on Monday, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said.
Ahead of Holi, Punjab Police conduct search operations
Chandigarh, March 9: Ahead of Holi, Punjab Police on Sunday conducted a cordon and search operation (CASO) at 262 bus stands. The operation was carried out on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav in all 28 police districts.
Punjab Police crack down on drug smugglers, arrest 75 in statewide raids
Chandigarh, March 6: Punjab Police conducted raids at 501 locations on Thursday, leading to the arrest of 75 drug smugglers after the registration of 53 first information reports (FIRs) across the state, as per a statement issued by the State Information and Public Relations Department.
UP Minister Suresh Khanna congratulates STF for arresting Babbar Khalsa terrorist
Lucknow, March 6: After Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) nabbed an active terrorist of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) in a joint operation, state minister Suresh Kumar Khanna on Thursday congratulated STF stating that this is an example of improved law and order situation.
Punjab Minister Harpal Cheema to hold key meetings on state's anti-drug drive
Chandigarh, March 5: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema will hold crucial meetings with senior officials of Tarn Taran, Gurdaspur, and Pathankot to intensify the state government's crackdown on drug trafficking.
Man held in Punjab for generating fake mining receipts
Chandigarh, March 3: Punjab Police's State Cyber Crime Division has arrested the main accused running a fake website impersonating the official website of the state government's Mining Department to generate counterfeit receipts and forms, facilitating the movement of vehicles involved in illegal mining, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Monday.
Drugs will be eradicated from Punjab forever: Arvind Kejriwal
New Delhi, March 2: Aam Admi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal warned on Sunday that those who sell drugs will not be spared and asserted that drugs will be eradicated from Punjab forever.
Punjab Police bust cross-border smuggling network, one arrested
Chandigarh, March 2: Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence of Ferozepur has busted a cross-border smuggling network with the arrest of smuggler-cum-gangster Hardeep Singh, alias Deepa, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday.
Punjab Police demolish unauthorised structures of drug smugglers
Chandigarh, March 2: Punjab Police, in coordination with local authorities, have demolished unauthorised structures built on the encroached panchayat land in Khanpur and Mandi villages of Phillaur.
Anti-Drug Operation: 290 smugglers held; 232 FIRs registered in Punjab
Chandigarh, March 1: Punjab Police on Saturday conducted a massive state-level Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) at identified drug hotspots, the points of sale of drugs and psychotropic substances, across the state that led to the arrest of 290 smugglers after registration of 232 first information reports (FIRs), Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said here.
Gangster attempts to escape; sustains bullet injury in Punjab
Chandigarh, March 1: Gangster Malkiat, alias Maxi, on Saturday sustained bullet injury while attempting to escape from the police custody near Ghagar bridge on Zirakpur-Ambala Highway in Dera Bassi in Punjab, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said here.
Punjab police bust terror module, apprehend two operatives
Punjab, February 27: Punjab police on Thursday busted a terror module responsible for attacks in Batala City and apprehended two operatives, officials said.
Punjab Police conduct raids at 1,274 immigration firms, seven held
Chandigarh, Feb 25: Amid a crackdown against illegal travel agents, the Punjab Police have conducted raids and search operations at 1,274 immigration firms and arrested seven people.
Punjab Police is all set to introduce e-FIR facility for motor vehicle theft: DGP Punjab
Chandigarh, February 19: Commissioners of Police and Senior Superintendents of Police (CPs/SSPs) in all districts have dismissed 52 police officials for their involvement in corrupt practices, malpractices, criminal activities or prolonged absenteeism, informed Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday.
Black sheep in police force will not be tolerated: Punjab DGP
Chandigarh, February 19: Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav has warned that "black sheep" in the police force are not going to be tolerated.
Punjab DGP opens National Equestrian Championship
Chandigarh, Feb 15: Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Saturday inaugurated the National Equestrian Championship -- 2025 tent pegging being conducted by Punjab Police at PAP campus in Jalandhar.
We have special strategies: Special DGP on tackling attack on police stations in Punjab
Amrirsar, February 14: Punjab's Special DGP Arpit Shukla spoke to media persons in Chandigarh and addressed many issues such as increasing border security and attacks on police stations in the state. Shukla stated that the state government has allocated a fund of INR 30 crore to install cameras at strategic points to thwart infiltration and trace the movement of smugglers.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces 1,746 new police department posts
Chandigarh, February 13: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday announced the creation of 1,746 new posts in the Punjab Police Department.
Police officers will be held accountable for major crimes: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, Feb 4: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday announced that police officers will be held accountable for major crimes taking place in areas under their jurisdiction.
Punjab police introduces 'improved' system for passport verification
Chandigarh, February 4: With the vision to provide transparent and time-bound citizen-centric services, Punjab Police on Tuesday introduced an improved system for passport verification which will allow citizens to receive pre-verification SMS and would also be able to submit feedback through Post-verification SMS, Information and Public Relations Department, Punjab said in a press release.