Mansa, October 29: Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Tuesday said there was an urgent need for stronger measures to maintain law and order in the state, amid public concern over recent cases of violence and extortion.
Warring, who was in Mansa to meet the family of a shopkeeper injured in a firing incident, said he stood in solidarity with them and called on the government to ensure their protection. “The Chief Minister, the DGP, and the SSP Mansa must ensure their safety,” he said, adding that those responsible for the attack should be brought to justice swiftly.
Addressing media persons, the Congress leader said that incidents of ransom killings and rising criminal activity had created unease among people. “Citizens are feeling unsafe. We need immediate, coordinated action to restore faith in the system,” he noted.
Warring said some gangsters and criminal networks appeared to operate without fear, and stressed that the administration had the capacity to end this culture of lawlessness if it acted decisively. “If there is the will, it can be done within a month,” he said.
Referring to recent incidents, including the killing of an Abohar trader and the lingering impact of Sidhu Moosewala’s murder, Warring said the government must ensure no such cases are repeated. He also pointed out that “public confidence is the cornerstone of governance” and urged for greater transparency in policing.
Calling for a collective approach, former MLA Hardev Arshi appealed to all political parties to “rise above differences” and work together for Punjab’s safety. He also suggested that the Chief Minister convene an all-party meeting to gather on-ground feedback about the state’s law and order situation.
Warring, accompanied by senior Congress leaders including Balkaur Singh, the father of late singer Sidhu Moosewala, said the opposition’s intention was to support measures that ensure peace and safety for every citizen.
