Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah issued a statement criticizing the law and order situation in Punjab, stating that the state is grappling with rising threats of drugs, gangsterism, and organized crime. The Ministry of Home Affairs will seek responses from the Punjab government regarding two specific incidents: a father consuming poison under pressure in Dirba, and the broad daylight murder of Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa, who had been raising his voice against drugs. Parvinder's father has leveled serious allegations against the Punjab government and their MLA, raising questions about the safety of those who speak out against drugs. Shah emphasized that the drug trade is flourishing in Punjab and the threat of organized crime is growing. He called for a decisive crackdown against drug networks and an impartial probe into any political patronage being extended to criminals. The Home Minister stated clear goals including crackdown against the drug trade, protection of youth's future, strict action against criminals, and establishing rule of law so that no citizen is forced to live under the shadow of fear. The statement was posted on October 16, 2026, through the Press Information Bureau and Shah's social media account.