Punjab Government has issued strict directions to stop honour killings in the state. A spokesman of Punjab government said in Chandigarh that the fresh directions and guidelines have been sent to all Deputy Commissioners, Magistrates and Senior Superintendents of Police and Commissioners of Police for strict compliance. According to the spokesman the threatening attitude of the parents or relatives in the wake of inter-caste marriages by their wards and subsequently disrupting the law and order situation would be dealt with firmly. The security would be extended to such couples till they feel safe. He said that the Protection Centers have been set up to facilitate the young married couples with boarding and lodging for a period of six weeks after their marriage. Such couples would be given protection after submission of an application in the Court of district Registrar. The SSP concerned would ensure adequate security to the couples concerned.