High Court expresses concern over law and order during hearing on Rana Balachoria Murder
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, January 28, 2026:The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday reviewed the response of the Punjab Police while hearing the murder case of Kabaddi promoter Rana Balachoria and expressed concern over recent incidents affecting law and order in the state.
Senior police officers, including Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav, SSP Mohali Harman Hans, ADGP Arpit Shukla and Anti-Gangster Task Force chief Gurmeet Chauhan, appeared before the court and apprised it of the steps taken so far.
During the proceedings, the court observed that incidents of violent crime and their portrayal on social media need to be addressed firmly to prevent any negative impact on public confidence, especially among the youth. The Bench also sought clarity on the time taken to arrest the accused in the case and measures being adopted to strengthen security.
The DGP informed the court that sustained action is being taken under Operation Prahar, under which over 3,000 arrests have been made. He added that three accused have been arrested in the Balachoria murder case, one has been neutralised and another is absconding. The police have also taken steps to curb the circulation of criminal content on social media platforms.
To ensure closer oversight, the High Court directed the Punjab Police to submit regular updates on incidents of firing, VVIP security arrangements, extortion cases, CCTV coverage in sensitive areas and accountability at the district level. The matter will be heard next on February 5.