The Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday (May 7, 2026) sought action against Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over “baseless” statements regarding the twin blasts on Tuesday (May 5, 2026), even as the ruling AAP doubled down on its allegation that the attacks were part of the BJP’s plan to win next year’s Assembly poll.
On Tuesday (May 5, 2026), two low-intensity explosions were reported within a span of a few hours near military areas in Amritsar and Jalandhar. While Mr. Mann claimed the BJP was behind the “small blasts”, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav attributed them to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
Probe ‘conspiracy’: BJP
On Thursday (May 7, 2026), a BJP delegation, led by State unit chief Sunil Jakhar, visited the police chief’s office to press for a probe into the “conspiracy” behind the CM’s allegation. The Opposition party leaders told the police to arrest them if evidence emerges of their involvement. Otherwise, action should be initiated against Mr. Mann and AAP leaders for levelling baseless allegations.
Mr. Jakhar said the CM’s statement was not only dangerous for communal harmony but also “seditious.”
