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Haryana CM Blames Punjab Govt Over Activist Murder and Drug Crisis
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 10:36 AM
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Haryana Chief Minister has openly criticized the Punjab government, citing the recent murder of an activist and the persistent drug problem in the region.
The Chief Minister of Haryana has directed sharp criticism at the Punjab government, highlighting serious concerns regarding law and order and public safety. The remarks were made in the context of the recent murder of an activist, an incident that has drawn significant attention from political leaders in the neighboring state.
In his statements, the Haryana CM placed responsibility on the Punjab administration, suggesting that the failure to address such grave incidents reflects a lapse in governance. He emphasized that the safety of citizens and the maintenance of peace are paramount duties of any state government.
Furthermore, the Chief Minister raised the issue of the drug menace, which has been a persistent challenge in the region. He criticized the Punjab government for what he described as an inadequate response to the drug trafficking and consumption crisis, arguing that it poses a threat to the broader social fabric of the area.
The comments have added to the political tension between the two states, with the Haryana leadership demanding more robust action from Punjab authorities to curb criminal activities and drug-related offenses.
In his statements, the Haryana CM placed responsibility on the Punjab administration, suggesting that the failure to address such grave incidents reflects a lapse in governance. He emphasized that the safety of citizens and the maintenance of peace are paramount duties of any state government.
Furthermore, the Chief Minister raised the issue of the drug menace, which has been a persistent challenge in the region. He criticized the Punjab government for what he described as an inadequate response to the drug trafficking and consumption crisis, arguing that it poses a threat to the broader social fabric of the area.
The comments have added to the political tension between the two states, with the Haryana leadership demanding more robust action from Punjab authorities to curb criminal activities and drug-related offenses.