"No control over criminals, public living in fear": Swati Maliwal slams Punjab CM Mann over ASI murder

She further alleged a rise in crime and lack of control over prison systems in the state, adding, "Crimes are rising in Punjab, there's no control over the prisoners, and Punjab's CM has abandoned his duties to accept servitude to Kejriwal ji. Shame on them."

Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Sunday said there is a complete breakdown of law and order in Punjab as an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) was killed in Amritsar. In a post on X, Maliwal, who recently joined the BJP, said, "Crimes are on the rise in Punjab, the public is living in an atmosphere of fear, there is no control over criminals, and Punjab's CM has abandoned his duties to accept servitude to Kejriwal ji. Shame should be felt."

Commenting on jail conditions, she said, "Prisoners are creating chaos, vandalising, and setting fires. All prisoners even have phones in their hands. Prisoners in Punjab's jails are given VIP facilities." Punjab Police ASI was found dead with a gunshot wound on the Fatehgarh Churian-Majitha Road in Amritsar, police said on Sunday morning.

Amritsar Rural Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sohail Mir said that the deceased has been identified as ASI Yoga Singh. SSP stated that the police received information regarding the body in the early hours of Sunday.

"Acting swiftly on the alert, the Majitha Station House Officer (SHO) immediately reached the spot. During the preliminary inspection of the body, a gunshot injury was noticed," SSP Mir said. The body was subsequently shifted to the Civil Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

Forensic experts and technical teams are currently scanning the crime scene to collect vital clues, while SSP Sohail Mir is personally on-site monitoring the probe. Investigating authorities are exploring multiple angles behind the officer's death, given the location of the incident.

"Since the incident occurred on a busy road, police are examining all possible angles, including personal enmity, road rage, and other potential motives," the SSP added. Further updates will be shared as the investigation progresses, officials said. (ANI)