Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria just sounded the alarm on rising gun violence in the state, comparing bullets flying to "firecrackers."
He's especially worried about how easy it is for people, even kids, to get their hands on guns.
His comments have put a fresh spotlight on how the current government is handling safety.
Governor Kataria says drugs threaten Punjab
Kataria didn't stop at gun violence: he called out Punjab's drug problem too, saying it threatens the state's very core.
He encouraged everyone to support those battling addiction rather than pushing them away.
On a hopeful note, he believes if young people can avoid addiction now, Punjab could bounce back stronger within eight to 10 years.
With elections coming up in 2027, these issues are likely to stay in focus.