Punjab: Organised Crime: a challenge in Punjab
Author: Ruchika Kakkar
On March 9, 2026, Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria expressed concern over the state's law and order situation, observing, "In Punjab, the current law and order situation is very challenging, and it is the weak link. Almost every day, gunshots are being fired and murders taking place." Earlier, on February 7, 2026, he had stated, "Criminals in Punjab do not have the fear of law that they should."
Punjab has seen a surge in violent crimes and incidents of gunfire. Since the beginning of 2026, several notable violent incidents in Punjab have been linked to gangster activities, including:
On March 6, 2026, Unidentified assailants shot dead village sarpanch (village head) Harpinder Singh alias Happy of Patto Hira Singh village in Baghapurana Sub-Division of Mo...







