Major Police Action in Khanna under Operation Prahar–2 Due to Strong Command and Field Leadership of SSP Dr. Darpan Ahluwalia; 125 Suspects Detained

Khanna, Ludhiana, February 9, 2026: Under Operation Prahar–2, launched by the Punjab Government against crime, gangsters, and drugs, a major action was carried out in Police District Khanna. On the very first day of the campaign, within a few hours, various teams of Khanna Police detained around 125 suspicious persons, creating panic among criminals. This action is being seen as a remarkable result of the strict anti-drug policy of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the strong strategy of DGP Gaurav Yadav, and the effective field leadership of SSP Khanna Dr. Darpan Ahluwalia.

Planned Raids: Simultaneous Action at 151 Locations

Under Operation Prahar–2, simultaneous raids were conducted at 151 locations across the three sub-divisions of Khanna, Payal, and Samrala. Acting on meticulous planning and confidential inputs, multiple police teams targeted gangsters, drug traffickers, and other criminal elements. During the operation, 3 active gangsters were arrested, 45 wanted criminals apprehended, 46 persons detained under preventive action, 2 proclaimed offenders arrested, and 29 other suspects detained for questioning. In total, action was taken against 125 individuals.

Huge Recovery of Drugs and Illegal Material

The operation yielded significant success. SSP Dr. Darpan Ahluwalia informed that the police recovered ₹4 lakh drug money, 321.15 grams of heroin, 60 intoxicant capsules, 1 kilogram of opium, 3 cartons of illicit liquor, one vehicle, 4 live cartridges, 8 expensive mobile phones, one smartwatch, and mobile accessories. These recoveries clearly indicate that the operation is a strong step toward dismantling drug trafficking and criminal networks.

Result of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s Vision

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has been consistently taking strict decisions to make Punjab drug-free and crime-free. His visionary leadership and tough policies have empowered the police to take decisive action against criminals. Operation Prahar–2 reflects this vision and is strengthening law and order across Punjab. Under the close supervision and well-planned strategy of DGP Gaurav Yadav, a zero-tolerance policy against crime and drugs has been implemented statewide, the impact of which is clearly visible in this major action in Khanna.

Field Leadership of SSP Dr. Darpan Ahluwalia

The strong command and hands-on leadership of SSP Khanna Dr. Darpan Ahluwalia played a key role in the success of this operation. He personally monitored the entire action and provided clear directions to all teams. The SSP stated that such operations will continue in the future to make Khanna district completely free from crime and drugs.

Public Appreciation for Police Action

Following this major operation, there has been a wave of enthusiasm among the general public in Khanna and surrounding areas. People have openly appreciated Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, DGP Gaurav Yadav, SSP Dr. Darpan Ahluwalia, and the Khanna Police team, stating that such actions instill a sense of security and trust in society. Operation Prahar–2 is undoubtedly proving to be a strong step toward making Punjab a safe and drug-free state.