India, Feb. 11 -- Ludhiana The Ludhiana Police Commissionerate on Tuesday intensified its citywide drive under 'Operation Prahaar 2.0', arresting 82 persons during a coordinated crackdown carried out over the past 24 hours, during which drugs, weapons, vehicles and other incriminating material were seized, police officials said.

The operation was conducted under the supervision of inspector general of police (Provisioning) S Boopathi and commissioner of police Swapan Sharma, who led combing operations in the Salem Tabri police station area. Senior officers said the focus remained on action against gangsters, repeat offenders and wanted criminals.

A total of 450 police personnel, organised into 20 specialised teams headed by gazetted off...