Partap Bajwa’s 50 Grenades Claim: CM Mann Demands Source of Info, Threatens Action

Chandigarh, April 13, 2025 (Yes Punjab News)
A high-stakes political confrontation has erupted in Punjab after Leader of Opposition (LoP) Partap Singh Bajwa claimed that 50 grenades had entered the state, with 18 already detonated and 32 remaining unaccounted for. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has vehemently challenged Bajwa’s statement, demanding he reveal his source and threatening severe repercussions.

Bajwa’s explosive claim, made during a televised interview with a private Punjabi channel, sent shockwaves through the state’s political and administrative circles. The gravity of the allegation, hinting at a potential security threat, prompted immediate action from the Chief Minister.

CM Mann, in a video message, directly addressed Bajwa, questioning the veracity of his information. “From where did you obtain this information?” Mann asked. “Do you have links with Pakistan? Are terrorists or sending agencies directly informing you?” He emphasized that neither Punjab’s intelligence agencies nor national agencies had provided any such information.

Mann accused Bajwa of potentially spreading terror and demanded he disclose his source. “It is your duty to share this information,” Mann stated. “Are you waiting for these bombs to explode so you can exploit the situation for political gain?” He warned that if Bajwa’s statement was intended to incite fear, it constituted a serious crime, and he would face strict action.

The Chief Minister also called upon the Congress party to clarify its stance, questioning whether they were “in collusion with anti-national forces.” He instructed the police to investigate Bajwa’s claims and recover any potential explosives.

In response, a police team visited Bajwa’s residence in Sector 8, Chandigarh, to gather information. AIG Counter Intelligence Ravjot Kaur Grewal, speaking on behalf of the team, stated that Bajwa declined to reveal his sources, citing confidentiality concerns.

Bajwa, addressing journalists after the police visit, maintained that his sources were from central and state agencies, which he could not disclose. He claimed he received the information as a warning for his own safety, given his family’s history of being targeted. He defended his statement as a public service, intended to alert the government and police. Bajwa reiterated his readiness to face any action from the Chief Minister.

This escalating confrontation has heightened tensions in Punjab, raising serious questions about security and the reliability of information within the state’s political landscape.