Why Punjab could define India’s new national security leadership

India has appointed new chiefs of Navy, Army, Intelligence Bureau and a new Chief of Defence Staff in the past 45 days.

Religious polarisation is rising in Punjab, with fringe radical players exploiting a political vacuum left by the weakened Akali Dal (Badal).

Pakistan continues to support terrorism in Punjab through self-sustaining modules of hard drugs and weapon supplies via drones over the western border.

Propaganda films on OTT platforms and social media are being used to tarnish reputations of Punjab Police and security forces.

Lack of effective governance by the ruling party in Punjab is complicating the security challenge, as the state chief minister derives power from the party chief.