Chandigarh, Aug. 9 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court has sought an affidavit from additional chief secretary, home, Haryana on gangster related crimes in western Haryana, especially in Gurugram, Faridabad and Palwal.

"..this court deems it appropriate to take note of the disturbing trend emerging in certain districts of the state of Haryana, particularly Palwal, Faridabad and Gurugram, where organised criminal gangs and their sleeper cells are alleged to be operating with increasing frequency. Such activities have serious ramifications for the maintenance of public order and the safety and security of citizens," the bench of justice Sanjay Vashisth observed while seeking a report by August 28.

The court was dealing with bail pleas of...