of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann A big threat has emerged regarding its security. Pro-Khalistan organization Khalistan National Army (KNA) has sent an email to the administration threatening that CM Mann has been infected with polonium by the heirs of Bhai Dilawar Singh. The organization warned that if CM Mann survives, his condition will be like that of former Punjab CM Beant Singh.
CM Bhagwant Mann, admitted in Mohali’s Fortis Hospital, is currently safe. Along with the threat, Khalistan National Army also warned 16 schools about bomb blasts. Mohali police and administration took immediate action and increased the security of hospitals and schools.
Why was this threat given?
It was said in the email that, along with targeting CM Mann, Khalistan National Army warned of keeping the schools closed. It was written in the threat that this attack would be carried out to take revenge against the supporters of Khalistan Referendum. Along with the name of the organization, names of some suspicious people have also been included in the mail.
What did SP City Mohali say?
Mohali SP City Dilpreet Singh confirmed that a threatening email has been received. He said, “We are verifying everything. The Chief Minister is safe in Fortis Hospital. A complete investigation of the hospital has been done and the force will be deployed in the hospital till further orders from seniors.”
How dangerous is polonium?
What is Polonium-210?
Polonium-210 (Po-210) is one of the most deadly radioactive elements in the world. It emits alpha radiation and upon entering the body destroys internal organs and DNA.
- effect on body
- Initial symptoms like vomiting, nausea and diarrhea
- Hair fall, weakness, damage to bone marrow and liver and kidney.
- Blood cells are affected and the risk of internal bleeding increases
Why is it fatal?
Polonium-210 gives lethal radiation even in such small quantities that a person can be affected immediately. The risk on external contact is low, but on ingestion the effect is very serious.
How is CM Mann’s condition now?
CM Bhagwant Mann was admitted to Mohali Fortis Hospital on Sunday due to increased blood pressure. He was discharged on Monday and went to Moga to participate in the anti-drug rally of the AAP government.
Then why did you return to the hospital?
According to media reports, after having trouble breathing during the rally, he was again admitted to Fortis Hospital at around 5 pm on Monday evening. The hospital has not yet issued any official bulletin on his health condition.
Have you received threats before?
This is not the first time this has happened. In the last one week, Khalistan National Army has sent this second mail threatening CM Mann and schools in Punjab. Even on February 11, the organization had claimed that a human bomb attack would be carried out on February 13.
Who is Dilawar Singh?
Dilawar Singh mentioned in the email is the suicide bomber who killed the then CM Beant Singh in a human bomb attack on the Chandigarh Secretariat on August 31, 1995. He was given the title of martyr in 2012.
What action will the administration and security take?
- Security of Fortis Hospital and schools increased
- Investigate all suspicious items
- Police and forces are constantly alert, no chances are being taken
- Force deployed 24/7 for security of CM Mann
Who was Beant Singh?
Sardar Beant Singh (1922–1995) was a senior Congress leader and Chief Minister of Punjab from 1992 to 1995. He took strict and decisive steps to end militancy and separatist activities in Punjab. Due to his policies, normalcy was restored in the state and law and order was strengthened. However, due to his efforts, on 31 August 1995, Khalistani separatists killed him in a suicide car bomb blast in Chandigarh. His martyrdom is remembered as a symbol of the struggle to restore peace in Punjab.
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