'If policemen aren't safe, who is?' Cong slams Punjab govt over law and order

IANS April 14, 2025 140 views

Congress leader Pawan Khera has strongly criticized the Punjab government's handling of law and order during an Ambedkar Jayanti rally in Amritsar. He highlighted growing security concerns, particularly the vulnerability of police personnel who are being targeted with grenades. Khera urged Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to take responsibility and ensure citizen and police safety. The criticism comes amid rising tensions and allegations of security breaches in the state.

"When the Constitution is under threat, our rights are also in danger" - Pawan Khera
New Delhi, April 14: Congress National Spokesperson Pawan Khera, on Monday while addressing the media during the 'Save Constitution' rally in Amritsar, raised serious concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation in Punjab.

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Congress attacks Bhagwant Mann's governance over rising security incidents

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Khera demands accountability for police and citizen safety

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Ambedkar Jayanti rally highlights constitutional protection

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Punjab facing significant law and order challenges

Speaking on the occasion of Dr B.R. Ambedkar’s 135th birth anniversary, Khera warned that the safety of both police personnel and citizens is under threat, and urged the state government to take responsibility.

"In Punjab, even police officers are not safe, and they are being attacked with grenades. The situation in Punjab is highly concerning," Khera said, referring to recent incidents that have raised security alarms in the state.

Khera was in Amritsar to participate in a Congress rally to mark Ambedkar Jayanti and to highlight the need to protect the Constitution.

He, along with senior party leaders, paid floral tributes to Dr Ambedkar’s statue and emphasised the enduring relevance of his vision.

"When the Constitution is under threat, our rights are also in danger. Saving the Constitution is necessary to protect our rights," he said, adding that both the central and state governments are failing in their duties.

Referring to Punjab Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa’s remarks, Khera stated, "I haven't had a long conversation with Bajwa ji, but the government should take full responsibility to ensure that every citizen and police officer in Punjab is safe."

Criticising Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Khera asserted, "There should be no political games when it comes to the security of the country, the state, or any province. Bhagwant Mann should take responsibility. People indulging in petty politics cannot run a government."

He also rejected the idea that lodging FIRs would cover up the state’s failures. "Registering cases won't hide the real issues. Everyone can see what's happening. Punjab is on the right path, but there are conspiracies to derail it," he warned.

Earlier on Sunday the Punjab Police questioned Leader of the Opposition and senior Congress leader, Partap Singh Bajwa, urging him to reveal his sources after he claimed in a TV interview that 50 hand grenades had entered the state, of which 18 had been used and 32 remained unaccounted for.

The Punjab Police's counter-Intelligence team visited Bajwa's residence in Chandigarh to question him about his claims.

Reader Comments

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Rahul S.
This is really concerning! If even our police force isn't safe, what hope do regular citizens have? The government needs to take immediate action. 🙏
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Priya K.
While I agree security is important, I wish politicians wouldn't use these serious issues for political rallies. Feels like they're capitalizing on fear rather than offering solutions.
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Amit D.
My cousin serves in Punjab Police and says morale is at an all-time low. They need better equipment and intelligence support, not just political statements.
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Simran J.
The grenade attacks are terrifying! 😨 But I'm confused - why question Bajwa instead of investigating his claims? If there are 32 grenades unaccounted for, that's the real issue!
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Harpreet M.
As a Punjabi, I'm tired of our state being in the news for all the wrong reasons. We need leadership that prioritizes people over politics. Ambedkar would have wanted better for us.
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Vikram P.
Respectfully, while the concerns are valid, the Congress shouldn't act like they have clean hands when it comes to Punjab's security issues. Every party has failed us at some point.

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