Chandigarh, March 13: Member of Parliament Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has called on the government to address what he described as a deteriorating law and order situation in Punjab. In a statement issued from Chandigarh on March 13, Randhawa asserted that state and central agencies have failed to effectively counter the parallel criminal networks being run by gangsters based in Pakistan, Canada, and the United States.
The MP affirmed that 61 foreign gangsters identified under ‘Operation Prahar’ remain active, contributing to a rise in targeted violence. He stated that the killing of kabaddi players and village representatives in broad daylight has exposed flaws in the current safety protocols. Randhawa declared that the frequent use of drones to drop heroin and arms in districts like Tarn Taran and Gurdaspur represents a major failure of intelligence and border management.
“When drones are falling every week in our border villages, why is there no concrete action against the handlers in Pakistan?” Randhawa asked. He asserted that the recovery of 272 drones last year indicates a growing logistical network that requires a state-of-the-art technological response.
The former Deputy Chief Minister maintained that districts within 50 km of the international border have become primary zones for drug distribution. He stated that without a stable leadership in the Punjab Police and a clear roadmap from the central government regarding BSF reinforcements, the safety of farmers, traders, and citizens remains at risk. Randhawa affirmed that the state currently faces a “national security emergency” that demands immediate intervention.
