Bittu said that the chairman had gone to oversee the security of the dam, which he said was critical in the current situation as the dams are vulnerable and any damage could severely impact Punjab.

AAP supporters and Minister Bains had sat outside the BBMB guest house, where they allegedly locked the Chairman Manoj Tripathi inside while he was on an inspection visit to the Bhakra Nangal Dam.

Bajwa accused Mann of wasting 48 hours and indulging in cheap politics failing to approach the Supreme Court after the court ordered the release of additional water to Haryana.