Punjab has recorded nine murders, including three women, in the first week of 2026, prompting opposition parties to question the state's law and order. Police officials and the DGP maintain that the situation is under control, with most cases solved and arrests made, attributing many incidents to personal enmity or domestic disputes. They also cite lower crime rates compared to national averages. Opposition leaders from Congress, SAD, and BJP have voiced concerns over the killings, which include an AAP sarpanch and a Congress worker.