CHANDIGARH: Indian Prime Minister, Mr, Rajiv Gandhi, said in Delhi on March 18, 1986 that. his government will strengthen the hands of Punjab Chief Ministers, Surjit Singh Barnala, in his fight against violence in the state, He Was commenting on the deteriorating Jaw and order position in Punjab over which serious concern has been expressed by the Political circles, Hindu Sikh riots
have added a new dimension to the problem. Already four towns are under curfew. Curfew has been imposed in Muktsar and Nakodar and it has been extended in Jullundur and Batala.
Earlier Congress(I) Vice President, Mr. Anjan Singh, categorically stated that there was no Proposal to touch Barnala Ministry.
Article extracted from this publication >> March 21, 1986
