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Pargat Singh Accuses AAP of Law and Order Breakdown, Alleges Rice Procurement Scam
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 07:36 PM
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Congress leader Pargat Singh has alleged that law and order has deteriorated in Punjab, citing delayed FIRs in murder cases, while also accusing the AAP government of a multi-crore rice procurement scam.
Congress leader Pargat Singh has raised serious concerns regarding the state of law and order in Punjab, accusing the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of allowing a situation of 'Jangal Raj' (lawlessness) in the state. During a public address, Singh claimed that the administration has failed to protect citizens, leading to a breakdown in basic security mechanisms.
Singh specifically highlighted several murder cases that occurred in households two to three years ago. He alleged that in some of these instances, First Information Reports (FIRs) were not registered immediately, suggesting a systemic delay or negligence by the police force in investigating high-profile criminal incidents. He stated that he had personally met with the families of the victims to understand the gravity of the situation and the lack of timely justice.
In addition to the law and order issues, Pargat Singh leveled financial allegations against the state government. He claimed that there is a significant scam involving the procurement of rice, with losses amounting to crores of rupees. While specific details of the financial audit were not disclosed in the immediate statement, the accusation targets the transparency of the state's agricultural procurement processes.
The remarks by the Congress leader are expected to intensify political tensions in Punjab, as the opposition party continues to challenge the AAP administration on both security and economic fronts. The state government is likely to respond to these allegations, which have sparked debate over the efficacy of the current police machinery and financial management in the region.
Singh specifically highlighted several murder cases that occurred in households two to three years ago. He alleged that in some of these instances, First Information Reports (FIRs) were not registered immediately, suggesting a systemic delay or negligence by the police force in investigating high-profile criminal incidents. He stated that he had personally met with the families of the victims to understand the gravity of the situation and the lack of timely justice.
In addition to the law and order issues, Pargat Singh leveled financial allegations against the state government. He claimed that there is a significant scam involving the procurement of rice, with losses amounting to crores of rupees. While specific details of the financial audit were not disclosed in the immediate statement, the accusation targets the transparency of the state's agricultural procurement processes.
The remarks by the Congress leader are expected to intensify political tensions in Punjab, as the opposition party continues to challenge the AAP administration on both security and economic fronts. The state government is likely to respond to these allegations, which have sparked debate over the efficacy of the current police machinery and financial management in the region.