In a remark critical of the AAP government, Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Saturday said criminals no more feared law, with incidents involving gangsters taking place on a daily basis.Speaking to reporters here, he said gangsters were willing to go any extent to take revenge from rivals and operating fearlessly.The Governor’s statement came a day after a ruling AAP leader was shot dead by two assailants outside a gurdwara in Amritsar, prompting the Opposition to slam ruling AAP over a spate of recent killings in the state.“Criminals in Punjab do not have the fear of law that they should,” Kataria told mediapersons after attending a passing-out parade of women constables at the Border Security Force (BSF) Subsidiary Training Centre at Kharkan Camp here.Commenting on the government’s statewide anti-drug campaign, the Governor said efforts must not remain restricted to a few individuals, instead the drive should be converted into a mass movement.Kataria said he had earlier undertaken a foot march against the drug menace and would again carry out a four-day padyatra in three border districts.‘Serious efforts on to end cross-border smuggling’He said it was difficult to predict when the efforts would yield results but sustained and sincere attempts were essential and his foot march was a step in the direction. Speaking on cross-border smuggling through drones, the Governor said serious steps were being taken to curb the trafficking of weapons and drugs from Pakistan.He stated that in the first phase, 10 anti-drone systems were installed along the Pakistan border in Punjab, and following his request, the Centre deployed 23 additional anti-drone systems along the fence.The Governor added that the Punjab Government had also extended support by providing Rs 10 crore for it.Kataria said the entire 563-kilometre-long international border in Punjab should be covered with anti-drone systems.Earlier, Kataria he reviewed the parade as the chief guest. On the occasion, 447 women who completed their training were inducted as constables into the BSF.Congratulating the passing-out women constables, Kataria said their enthusiasm and dedication proved that the nation was in safe hands.The Governor urged them to serve the country with complete devotion, integrity and commitment.


