Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Punjab to Seek Legal Advice on CISF Deployment Amid Dispute
The Punjab government is upset because a board that manages dams paid the central government money for security guards (CISF) even though the state doesn't want them.
They will ask a lawyer what they can do next.
Punjab says its own police can keep the dams safe and won't pay for the CISF.
The central government wants the CISF at the Nangal dam to protect it.
Punjab also reminded Haryana to pay its share of a bill for the Bhakra canal.
Punjab Cabinet will seek legal advice after BBMB paid Rs 8.58 crore to the Centre for CISF deployment at the Nangal dam.
Punjab government maintains the state police are capable of protecting the dams and will not bear the expenses of CISF.
The Centre sanctioned 296 CISF personnel for the Nangal dam security in May.
Punjab Assembly passed a resolution rejecting CISF deployment at the dams.
The Cabinet also highlighted a Rs 113 crore bill sent to Haryana for Bhakra Main Line expenses.
- Who
- Punjab government, BBMB, and the Central government.
- What
- Punjab is seeking legal advice regarding CISF deployment at the Nangal dam and non-payment for its security.
- When
- The Cabinet met recently after BBMB paid the Centre; The central government approved CISF deployment in May.
- Where
- Punjab, specifically the Nangal dam.
- Why
- Punjab opposes CISF deployment citing financial and jurisdictional reasons, while the Centre aims to enhance security.
Punjab Government
Central Government/BBMB
CISF Deployment Justification
Punjab Government
The state police are sufficient for dam security, and CISF deployment is an unwanted financial burden.
Central Government/BBMB
The Centre sanctioned CISF deployment after the BBMB Chairman was held captive, citing security concerns.
Financial Responsibility
Punjab Government
Punjab wants to avoid bearing the costs associated with CISF deployment.
Central Government/BBMB
BBMB has paid for CISF deployment
- CISF Payment by BBMB
- Rs 8.58 crore
- CISF Personnel Sanctioned
- 296
- Punjab's Stance
- Opposes CISF, will seek legal advice
- Bhakra Main Line Bill to Haryana
- Rs 113 crore
- Dams in Question
- Pong, Bhakra, and Nangal
