By: Express News ServiceDecember 28, 2025 08:43 AM IST 2 min readMalvinder Singh KangThe MP from Sri Anandpur Sahib, Malvinder Singh Kang, has formally urged the Punjab Police to set up a new police station in Sector 125, Kharar, citing growing public safety and law-and-order challenges arising from rapid urbanisation and population growth in the area.In a demi-official letter addressed to Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav, Kang highlighted that Sector 125 and its adjoining localities have witnessed a sharp surge in population over the past few years. “A large number of migrant residents have settled in the area, and the population in and around Sector 125 is now estimated to be nearly 60,000,” the MP stated, adding that the existing policing set-up is under severe strain.Kang pointed out that the area currently falls within the jurisdiction of Kharar police station, located almost 10 kilometres away. “Due to the distance and the fast-expanding population, timely police response in emergencies, accidents and law-and-order situations often gets delayed,” he noted, causing inconvenience to residents and affecting effective policing.The MP said that establishing a dedicated police station in Sector 125 would “significantly improve response time, strengthen law enforcement and ensure better safety and security for residents”.Expressing confidence in the Punjab Police, Kang said he hoped the request would be considered seriously “in the larger interest of public safety”, reiterating that ensuring a secure environment and timely police assistance remains a top priority.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt Ltd