ASI Harjit Singh Killing Highlights Law‑And‑Order Crisis in Punjab

The murder of ASI Harjit Singh on the night of September 18‑19 shocked the state. Two unidentified assailants approached the officer on his motorcycle and opened fire, delivering multiple rounds at close range. Singh was rushed to a private hospital but was declared dead. The incident underscores a growing sense of impunity among criminals in Punjab, as police officers themselves become vulnerable targets. Jakhad used the case to argue that the government’s claim of a "colorful Punjab" is contradicted by daily incidents of violence and lawlessness.