The Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have raised alarms about the current law and order situation in Punjab, labeling it as a resurgence of “narco-militancy.” The BJP specifically blamed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led state government for the rise in terrorism in Punjab following a recent low-intensity explosion near the BJP office in Chandigarh. Congress MP Manish Tewari highlighted the escalating sensitivity in Punjab due to narco-militancy, with incidents spreading to Chandigarh, including grenade-like attacks near the BJP office.
Expressing worry, Tewari emphasized the need for coordinated efforts among Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh Police to maintain control, especially in Mohali, Panchkula, Chandigarh, and New Chandigarh, as public anxiety grows. BJP MP Yogender Chandolia held the AAP government accountable for the surge in terrorism incidents, urging both state and central authorities to take stringent actions in response to the Chandigarh blast.
Janata Dal-United leader Rajeev Ranjan Prasad echoed concerns over the rise in narcotics trade, substance abuse, and criminal gang influence in Punjab, indicating a deteriorating law and order scenario under the AAP administration. He stressed the need for immediate action to address the growing fear and intimidation among Punjab residents. Samajwadi Party Spokesperson Dharmendra Singh called for a thorough investigation and strong measures following the Chandigarh incident, emphasizing the importance of swift agency actions.
AAP MP Malwinder Singh Kang criticized the security lapse in Chandigarh, a high-security zone under the Ministry of Home Affairs, questioning the BJP-led Central government’s ability to govern Punjab if such areas are not secure. Kang demanded the transfer of Chandigarh’s control to the AAP-led Punjab government, asserting that with full authority, they would ensure the prevention of any untoward incidents.
