Nangal Dam Security Shift: Punjab’s Fury as Centre Bypasses State, Deploys CISF
The Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) deposited Rs 8.5 crore on July 29, 2025, to facilitate the deployment of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at the Nangal Dam complex. This action directly contradicts a Punjab Assembly resolution opposing the move.
The decision effectively replaces the Himachal Pradesh Police with the CISF, significantly reducing the Punjab Police’s presence at the strategically vital dam.
Punjab has vehemently opposed the central government’s decision, viewing it as an infringement on state sovereignty and control over its vital infrastructure.
The state assembly’s resolution against the CISF deployment underscores the deep-seated resentment. The move is likely to further exacerbate already strained Centre-State relations.
This unilateral action by the BBMB is expected to escalate political tensions between the Centre and Punjab, potentially leading to further confrontations in the coming weeks. The implications for inter-state water sharing agreements and security protocols remain a significant concern.
