Chandigarh: Leader of opposition in Punjab assembly, Partap Singh Bajwa, condemned the incident, stating that the episode once again exposed the alarming collapse of law and order under the Aam Aadmi Party govt, led by chief minister Bhagwant Mann.Bajwa said such a brazen crime reflected the grim ground reality in Punjab today, where criminals appeared fearless while ordinary citizens were left to live in constant fear for their safety and security. He added that the incident deeply shook the local community and raised serious questions about the ability of the state govt to maintain basic law and order. “The people of Punjab are witnessing a complete breakdown of policing. Law and order cannot be managed through advertisements, publicity campaigns and hollow claims. The govt must understand that the safety of citizens is its foremost responsibility,” Bajwa said. He pointed out that the most disturbing aspect of the incident was that the dacoity reportedly took place barely 200 metres from the residence of the senior superintendent of police. Bajwa added that the robbery occurred in broad daylight between 8 am and 9 am, which clearly showed the audacity of criminals operating in the state. “If such a daring robbery can occur so close to the SSP’s residence, and that too in broad daylight, it raises a very serious question: how safe are ordinary citizens in the rest of the state?” Bajwa asked. The Congress leader said that CM Bhagwant Mann, who also held the home portfolio, could not escape responsibility for the worsening law and order situation in the state. “The CM appears to be in deep slumber like Kumbhkaran while Punjabis have lost their sleep due to rising crime,” he remarked. Bajwa demanded a thorough investigation into the incident and the immediate arrest of the culprits. He also urged the state govt to stop indulging in propaganda and instead focus on restoring public confidence by strengthening policing and ensuring the safety of the people of Punjab. MSID:: 129088200 413 |
