Aam Aadmi Party Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Monday asserted that Punjab is completely safe and law & order is firmly under control, and warned that anyone who takes the law into their own hands will not be spared under any circumstances.

Addressing a press conference at the party office, Pannu said that certain opposition leaders keep raising questions about law and order, but the reality on the ground clearly proves otherwise. He reiterated Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s zero-tolerance policy, stating that “any person who fires bullets or commits violence will not be dealt with softly; they will be answered in the same language.”

Referring to the sarpanch murder case, Pannu said Punjab Police tracked CCTV footage across nearly 110 kilometres, chased the accused across states, and with the help of Chhattisgarh Police arrested both shooters. The individual who provided shelter to the accused was also arrested. The shooters are being brought back to Punjab.

He further informed that in Ludhiana’s Haibowal area, two gangsters associated with the Godara gang, who opened fire on police, were arrested after an encounter. Similarly, in the Mohali firing case involving sports promoter Rana Balachoria, both shooters were arrested from Kolkata, West Bengal.

Pannu issued a stern warning to gangsters and shooters, saying that those who believe they can commit crimes in Punjab and hide in other states are living in a serious misconception. “Punjab Police will chase them to any state and arrest them,” he said.

Responding to opposition's questions regarding the Anti-Gangster Task Force, Pannu clarified that it is precisely this task force that has carried out arrests across different states. He said Punjab Police has been strengthened under CM Mann and given a free hand, with a clear directive that no criminal will be spared.

Pannu pointed out that opposition leaders never acknowledge the fact that Punjab Police solves cases within 24 hours, traces crimes swiftly, and brings perpetrators to justice. He said Punjab Police today possesses modern vehicles, advanced surveillance systems, and the latest technology, making it fully prepared to handle any situation.

Highlighting Punjab’s sensitive position as a border state, Pannu said some forces repeatedly attempt to disturb peace, but they must understand that such attempts will fail. He warned that those trying to destabilise Punjab should abandon criminal activities or be prepared to face strict action.

Drawing a parallel with the government’s war against drugs, Pannu said the fight against gangsters is also being carried out systematically and relentlessly. Anyone attempting extortion, firing, or intimidation must be ready for a decisive response from Punjab Police.

He firmly stated that the Mann government does not patronise gangsters, does not promote them, and has no links or photographs with criminal elements, unlike earlier regimes. “No matter who the person is, which family they belong to, or what influence they claim, no one will be spared,” Pannu concluded.