Ludhiana, Nov. 13 -- Expressing concern over the state's law and order situation, Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Thursday said the situation could not be termed satisfactory in view of the frequent firing incidents and rising crime. He also raised concerns over the growing gun culture and drug menace in the state, asserting that both issues posed a major challenge to Punjab's future.

He was in Ludhiana to preside over as the chief guest at the Sat Paul Mittal National Awards-2026. Kataria, while interacting with mediapersons, said bullets were being fired in the state as casually as firecrackers. "Even young children are taking to firearms over petty issues," he observed, adding that the trend was a matter of serious concern for ...