Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Badal on Friday appealed to the Punjabis to be calm and maintain peace and communal harmony at all costs.
At the same time, he asked the SAD district units to actively assist the administration and civil society to maintain peace in their respective areas.
Sukhbir, reacting to some cases of arson and violence emanating from Malwa region, said that the State Government should remain vigilant and ensure such incidents are not repeated elsewhere.
He said that the Government should call for more para-military forces if needed.
Asking the party workers to assist the administration, Sukhbir said that the SAD workers could form peace patrols and also mediate to ensure pent up feelings of anyone did not take a violent turn.
“Utmost care should be taken to protect life and property of citizens,” he said.
AAP CONDEMNS VIOlENCE, lAWlSSNESS
Condemning the violence, arson and complete lawlessness unleashed in Haryana, Punjab and other areas, Aam Aadmi Party on Friday made a passionate appeal to all sections of society to maintain peace and harmony.
AAP MlA and the leader of Opposition in Punjab Vidhan Sabha Sukhpal Khaira said that nobody is above the law of the land and Constitution, therefore the people of this country must respect judicial verdicts and not take the law into their hands. “Violence is no answer to any problem, situation or a court verdict,” he said. He also castigated the Governments of Haryana and Punjab for failing to maintain law and order post sentencing of the Dera chief.