Crime Declines in Punjab, But Awareness Needed to Combat Thriving Criminal Activities

According to official crime data, there has been a decrease in the number of murders and kidnappings in Punjab in 2022. While this is a positive sign for the state police’s efforts in controlling crime, it does not necessarily mean that criminal activities have ceased. The public and law enforcement must remain vigilant, and greater awareness is needed to prevent crimes and put an end to such offences. Education, alertness, and public awareness can help, but cinema and filmmaking can also play a significant role in creating experiential wisdom for people to learn from.

Chaupal OTT, the world’s biggest multi-regional over-the-top (OTT) platform, is releasing a crime thriller called ‘500 Meter,’ which follows a police officer, played by Kartar Cheema, investigating a child kidnapping and murder case. The five-episode web series will be available for streaming on May 18. Through this web series, based on a true story, the audience can experience the hard-hitting reality of the crime and become more aware and alert.

‘500 Meter’ is presented by Geet MP3, in association with Khush Productions. The story is written by Gurpreet Bhullar and features actors such as Cheema, Rahul Jungral, Sanjeev Attri, Mohan Kamboj, Harmanpal Singh, and Paramvir Singh in an intense plot. The series is produced by KV Dhillon and directed by Manav Shah. By watching this web series on Chaupal, people can join the inspector Rajveer Sekhon, played by Cheema, in investigating the case, and learn from the experience portrayed on screen.