Water row: Bhakra Beas board moves high court; Punjab govt links dam ‘control’ to Pakistan
Monday, 5 May 2025 () Amidst a water release dispute with Haryana, the Punjab government justified its deployment of a large police force at the Nangal Dam by citing heightened India-Pakistan tensions following the Pahalgam terror incident. This explanation was presented to the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which is hearing petitions from the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) and others regarding Punjab's actions.