Punjab Police conduct 575 raids in anti-gangster drive, 231 people held

Chandigarh, Oct 5 (UNI) Punjab Police conducted 575 raids at locations linked to associates of gangsters across the state on Monday and detained or arrested 231 people as part of its continuing anti-gangster campaign. The operation was conducted on Day 258 of the "Gangstran Te Vaar" campaign, launched in January to target gangster networks and their associates. Police said two weapons were recovered during Monday's operations and seven proclaimed offenders were arrested. Preventive action was also taken against 232 people, according to the police statement. Punjab Police said the total number of arrests made since the launch of the campaign…