Punjab Police Crackdown: 255 Proclaimed Offender Cases Resolved in 11-Month Drive

May 3, 2026

Punjab Police has successfully resolved 255 cases involving proclaimed offenders during an 11-month special statewide campaign aimed at strengthening law enforcement and tracking absconding criminals, officials said.

Focus on Tracking and Legal Action

According to police sources, the drive was launched to identify, trace, and take legal action against individuals declared as proclaimed offenders in various criminal cases across the state. Coordinated efforts by district police units led to arrests, case closures, and disposal of long-pending matters.

Use of Intelligence and Coordination

Officials stated that the campaign involved systematic tracking of absconders through intelligence inputs, field verification, and inter-district coordination. Several offenders were either arrested, produced before courts, or removed from the proclaimed offender list after legal proceedings such as conviction, acquittal, or death verification.

Law and Order Improvement Efforts

Police authorities described the initiative as part of ongoing efforts to improve law and order and reduce pendency in criminal cases involving fugitives.

Regular Monitoring by Senior Officials

Senior officers reviewed the campaign regularly to ensure accountability and timely action against wanted individuals. Punjab Police said such drives will continue in the future to further strengthen the criminal justice system in the state.