Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal reflects complete breakdown of law & order in Punjab: Chugh

Chandigarh, Dec 04: The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary Tarun Chugh today strongly condemned the attempted shooting at former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal within the Golden Temple premises. He stated that the incident underscores a complete breakdown of law and order under the Bhagwant Mann-led government in Punjab.

Chugh in a statement highlighted how the incident starkly reveals the unchecked operations of violent elements in the state. “If a person with Z-category security can be attacked, what safety a common man can expect in Punjab?” he questioned.

He criticized the AAP leadership for interfering in the functioning of the Punjab Police, creating hurdles, and fostering an environment where law enforcement is ineffective. He accused the government of enabling gangsters and radical elements, thereby perpetuating violence and unrest in the state. "Prisons have turned into studios, and the common man is left at the mercy of lawless elements enjoying a free run in Punjab," he remarked.

Such incidents, Chugh argued, have eroded public faith in the leadership of Bhagwant Mann and the Aam Aadmi Party. In a sensitive border state like Punjab, where security should be a top priority, Maan has failed the people of Punjab on all fronts, Chugh asserted.

Calling for a thorough and impartial investigation, Chugh demanded that the case be handed over to the CBI or the NIA to uncover the disruptive elements involved.