Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria has expressed concern over the state’s law and order situation and has not termed it satisfactory in view of the ever-increasing crime and frequent firing incidents claiming lives.
Interacting with media in Ludhiana last evening, he raised concerns over the growing gun culture and drug menace in the state. He said bullets are being fired in the state as casually as firecrackers.
He lamented that even young children are taking to firearms over petty issues. He said that the trend was a matter of serious concern for society.
On the drug menace in the state, the governor said addiction is weakening Punjab. He said that tackling the problem could not be left to the government alone as it required collective efforts from all sections of society.
He expressed optimism that the challenge of drugs can be countered by joining hands to protect the present and future generations from this menace. Sh. Kataria was in Ludhiana to preside over the Sat Paul Mittal National Awards-2026.
