Threat to Golden Temple: ‘Be cautious of rumours, won’t compromise with security,’ says Punjab CM

After the meeting, Mann wrote on X, “Today, I had a high-level meeting with senior officials of Punjab Police in Chandigarh regarding the threatening emails received at Sachkhand Shri Darbar Sahib Ji.”

“We will not compromise with the security of Punjab. Our security agencies and the Punjab Police are fully alert. I appeal to the people of Punjab to be cautious of rumours. Religious places of all religions are sacred and revered by us. We are fully committed to their security. Anti-national and anti-social forces will be dealt with utmost strictness,” the CM added.

SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami on Wednesday said the apex gurdwara body received five emails since July 14, threatening to blow up the Golden Temple. However, the identity of the sender of the e-mails remained unknown, he said.

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Wednesday termed the threat emails a “very serious matter” and urged the governments at the state and the Centre to investigate thoroughly and apprehend the culprits.
An Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) spokesperson said at the meeting that Mann directed them to ensure robust arrangements to uphold a secure and stable environment across the state.

Seeking detailed reports from the officers on the current security scenario across Punjab, the chief minister emphasised the importance of maintaining peace and public safety in the state, the spokesperson said.

Party sources said the government was “mulling a strong action in the Bargari sacrilege case, as the issue was discussed at the hush-hush meeting”.

The state government recently tabled the Punjab Prevention of Offences Against Holy Scripture(s) Bill, 2025, in the recently concluded special Assembly session on Monday.