Punjab Gangsters Freely Using Bulletproof Vehicles, Shocks High Court

Punjab / Haryana : In a startling revelation that has left even the judiciary surprised, A-category gangsters in Punjab have been found using bulletproof vehicles without official authorization. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has expressed serious concern over the matter, calling it a shocking development that questions the effectiveness of the state’s law and order machinery.

The court’s reaction came during the hearing of a case involving a notorious gangster accused in 41 different criminal cases, who was recently found using a bulletproof vehicle without any government permission. The High Court referred to this situation as “deeply disturbing” and “alarming,” stating that such unrestricted use of high-security vehicles by hardened criminals reflects a concerning lapse in police oversight.

Justice was particularly stern in questioning how someone with a heavy criminal record, categorized as a top-tier threat, could manage to arrange and use such protected vehicles while under the scanner of law enforcement agencies. The court has now demanded a detailed response from the Director General of Police (DGP) of Punjab, seeking clarification on how such incidents are happening despite ongoing surveillance on gang-related activities.

Legal experts believe this episode exposes loopholes in both criminal tracking systems and the regulation of security-grade automobile modifications. According to the court, the ability of gangsters to secure bulletproof cars without alerting the authorities not only emboldens them but also poses a major risk to public safety and to the officers tasked with bringing them to justice.

This case also raises broader concerns about the growing influence of organized crime in Punjab, particularly among A-category gangsters, many of whom are believed to maintain deep connections with criminal networks across the country and even overseas. The court emphasized the urgent need for better inter-departmental coordination between law enforcement and transport authorities to monitor such high-risk individuals and prevent the misuse of advanced safety features by criminals.

With the DGP now under directive to explain how such an oversight occurred, it remains to be seen what corrective steps the Punjab police will take to ensure that gangsters are not operating with impunity while undermining state authority. The incident has sparked fresh debate about Punjab’s preparedness in handling modern-day organized crime and ensuring that law enforcement stays ahead in both intelligence and action.