Punjab Gripped By Fear: Crime Wave Raises Concerns Ahead of Rural Polls

Dec 14, 2025 02:51 am CST

A series of violent incidents in Jalandhar, including the fatal stabbing of a BJP leader's teenage relative and a shooting in a residential area, have fueled opposition criticism of Punjab's law and order situation just one day before crucial rural body elections. While Congress leader Pargat Singh claims the state is "gripped by fear," Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann insists all preparations are in place for peaceful polling.