Leaders condemn grenade attack on ex-BJP minister Kalia's house

Blast outside BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia has created panic everywhere. After the incident, Minister Mohinder Bhagat, senior BJP leader Sunil Jakhar and Mayor Vaneet Dhir also visited the residence of Kalia.

Jakhar also condemned the state government for failing to curb such incidents. This has also put a question mark on the safety of people as they feel that if leaders are not safe, what will happen to the public.

Ravinder Dhir, a leading industrialist, said the situation was alarming in the state. “For the last three years, the law and order situation has gone for a toss. The crime rate has also increased drastically,” he said.

This must have been done to distract people’s attention from the Governor’s padyatra against drugs.

“I request the Governor to give the state’s responsibility to armed forces as the government is failing at every front,” he said.

Senior educationist Jaspal Singh also condemned the attack on Kalia’s residence. “Some miscreants have done it to create panic among people. The state government must do something to address such incidents. The drug menace is also leading to various crimes that are taking place almost everyday,” Jaspal Singh said.

He further stated that the law and order situation was not good.

A 34-year-old Ravneet Kaur expressed shock at such incidents that were troubling peace of the city. “The government must give us protection. But, everyday, crime is taking place. Nobody can go out after 10 pm,” an enraged Kaur said.

A recent grenade attack on the residence of former Punjab Cabinet Minister and senior BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia in Jalandhar has raised concerns about the law and order situation, drawing strong criticism from the Opposition.

Phagwara: Former MP and BJP national vice president Avinash Rai Khanna has condemned the attack and accused the AAP government of allowing criminal elements to flourish.

Khanna described the incident as a reflection of the government’s failure to maintain public safety. “The attack is a chilling reminder that even elected representatives are not safe in Punjab today. If public officials are being targeted in such a brazen manner, one can only imagine the plight and insecurity of ordinary citizens,” Khanna stated.

Khanna blamed CM Mann’s administration for what he described as a complete collapse of the law enforcement system. “Punjab’s streets are being taken over by criminals armed with sophisticated weapons. The Chief Minister seems more concerned with transferring police officers in bulk than ensuring the safety of the people,” he said.