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Punjab Blocks Court-Ordered Bhakra Dam Water Release to Haryana

Punjab plans to challenge the High Court's directive in the Supreme Court while opposition and BBMB officials cite obstruction and politicization.

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann staged a sit-in at Nangal on Thursday. (HT Photo)
The high court, while posting the matter for hearing on May 9, has asked the BBMB chief to file an affidavit about the incident reported on Thursday and further how the BBMB was prevented from release of water. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Union minister of state Ravneet Singh Bittu has called for the registration of an FIR against Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and education minister Harjot Singh Bains over the alleged illegal detention of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) chairman. (HT File)
Bajwa called on the CM to take governance more seriously, particularly in light of Punjab’s critical challenges such as water management, border security and public welfare. (HT File)

Overview

  • Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced plans to appeal the High Court's May 6 ruling that ordered the release of additional water to Haryana.
  • Punjab police reportedly blocked Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) officials from releasing 200 cusecs of water, as confirmed by BBMB chairman Manoj Tripathi in court affidavits.
  • The High Court had restrained Punjab from interfering in BBMB operations and directed compliance with a Union Home Ministry order to release 4,500 cusecs of water daily for eight days.
  • Opposition leaders criticized Mann for delaying legal action and accused his government of using the issue for political posturing rather than governance.
  • The BBMB has requested central security forces to manage the dam's operations, citing obstruction and alleged detention of its chairman by Punjab authorities.