In a sharp and unsettling critique of the prevailing security situation, a former Punjab minister and sitting MLA has openly questioned the government’s failure to protect its own citizens. Raising a powerful and emotional question — “Where will the people of Punjab go to save their lives?” — the leader warned that the state is slipping into a grave law-and-order crisis while those responsible remain complacent.
The MLA expressed deep concern that Punjab’s residents today feel unsafe not only on the streets but even within their own homes. Reports of violent crimes, unchecked gang activity, and rising shootings have created an atmosphere of fear across urban as well as rural areas. According to the former minister, criminals and gangsters are moving freely without any fear of the law, emboldened by the absence of strict action and the visible collapse of policing mechanisms.
What has shocked many citizens is the allegation that instead of supervising law-and-order operations, the DGP of Punjab is busy delivering speeches at political rallies. The MLA questioned how the state’s top police officer can engage in political events when Punjab is battling an unprecedented surge in criminal incidents. “The DGP’s job is to protect the people, not participate in political shows,” the leader said, calling it a blatant misuse of a constitutional post.
The former minister said the situation has turned so serious that families, traders, students, and NRIs are all losing confidence in their safety. He added that the unchecked freedom enjoyed by criminals reflects only one reality — a government that has completely lost control. “This is not a minor administrative gap; this is a total collapse of governance,” he stated.
The MLA demanded that the Punjab government immediately accept responsibility for its failure. He stressed that no government can run away from its constitutional duty to safeguard the lives and property of its people. If the current administration cannot control lawlessness, it must answer to the public and explain why the state has been left at the mercy of criminals.
He further urged the Chief Minister to take urgent corrective measures, restore professional policing, and stop the political interference that is hampering law enforcement. “Punjab needs action, not hollow speeches,” he said, reiterating that the lives of millions are at risk if the government continues to ignore warnings.
The statement has triggered widespread public debate, with many citizens echoing similar concerns about rising insecurity. As Punjab continues to confront a wave of violent crime, the former minister’s question remains haunting and unanswered — where should the people of Punjab go to save their lives?