Chandigarh, February 17 Aam Aadmi Party's National Media In-charge Anurag Dhanda on Tuesday criticized Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini over the law and order situation in Haryana, alleging that crime has increased in the state.
Dhanda claimed that the chief minister has failed to control gangsters, drug smugglers, and other criminals, and alleged that people are living in fear.
He further alleged that traders across the state are receiving extortion calls and that public trust in the police has weakened. Referring to a recent firing incident in Rohtak, he said that around 25 rounds were fired in a busy market area.
The accused later confessed to the crime on social media, which, Dhanda claimed, shows that criminals have no fear of the government.
Commenting on Saini's statement about giving a "free hand" to the police, the AAP national media in-charge questioned whether the move was meant to control crime or had allowed it to increase.
He also alleged that the government was only doing damage control in crime cases.
Dhanda said that organized crime and drug trafficking are spreading in the state and alleged that Haryana ranks low in terms of citizen safety.
He demanded the resignation of the chief minister, stating that if the government cannot reduce crime, it should step down.