Archive · 4 Oct 2026
NAPA Urges Punjab Government to Improve Safety and Protect NRIs
Satnam Singh Chahal of the North American Punjabi Association says people in Punjab should be safer.
He is worried about reports of violence, extortion, drugs and illegal weapons.
He says criminal groups may have helpers who provide money, weapons or information.
Chahal also wants people who live abroad to feel safe when they visit their villages.
He says their complaints about property should be properly investigated and tracked.
He believes drug trafficking and organized crime can be connected.
He also says police need equipment, information and enough staff, while following the law.
He wants the government to take steps to protect people and businesses.
North American Punjabi Association executive director Satnam Singh Chahal raised concerns about reports of shootings, killings, extortion and other crimes in Punjab.
Chahal urged the state government to protect ordinary citizens, businesses, families and non-resident Indians visiting Punjab.
He called for action against people who support criminal networks with money, weapons, shelter or information.
He sought a transparent system to register, investigate and track NRIs’ complaints about land and property disputes.
Chahal called for stronger action against drug trafficking and illegal weapons, and better support for police while ensuring accountability.
- Who
- Satnam Singh Chahal, executive director of the North American Punjabi Association, urged the Punjab government to act.
- What
- He called for stronger law-and-order measures and better protection for residents, businesses, police and visiting NRIs.
- When
- October 4; the report does not specify a year.
- Where
- Punjab; the report was datelined Chandigarh.
- Why
- Chahal cited concerns about reported violence, organized crime, extortion, drug trafficking, illegal weapons and NRI property complaints.
- Organization
- North American Punjabi Association (NAPA)
- Speaker
- Satnam Singh Chahal, executive director
- Report date
- October 4; year not stated
- Main request
- Strengthen law and order and protect citizens and NRIs
- Issues cited
- Reported violence, extortion, organized crime, drug trafficking, illegal weapons and attacks on police
- NRI property concerns
- Alleged land grabbing, illegal occupation, forged documents and property disputes
- Police support requested
- Modern equipment, intelligence support, adequate manpower and institutional backing, alongside accountability