Punjab is currently passing through a highly sensitive phase. With rapidly shifting international and regional dynamics, South Asia’s geopolitical fault lines are directly impacting the region. The evolving India-Pakistan security scenario is also casting a significant shadow over Punjab. Amidst these developments, Punjab faces a surge in internal issues, most notably the increasing trend of police encounters. On 13 July 2025, during a “Zabar Virodhi Rally” (Rally Against Atrocities) held at Tapa Mandi, prominent socio-political activist Lakha Sidhana strongly condemned these encounters and raised serious concerns about human rights violations.

In this speech, Lakha Sidhana speaks out on the pressing issues confronting Punjab and calls for accountability and justice.