A low‑intensity explosion occurred on Wednesday at the Moga Sadar police station in Punjab. While no injuries or major property damage were reported, a high alert was immediately declared. In the aftermath, Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu publicly claimed that the Punjab police attempted to prevent him from inspecting the blast site.

Bittu's Protest and Police Response

Bittu, accompanied by BJP workers, entered into a heated exchange with police officers and staged a sit‑in on the road. He later posted on Facebook that after his protest, the police "gave him the way" to reach the police station. He questioned, "Such blasts will occur every day if we try to hide them. Why are they not letting me visit the spot? Are ordinary citizens also being barred from the police station?" Bittu highlighted that 22 similar blasts have occurred at police stations alone and warned that these incidents are unfolding ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled Punjab visit on July 17.

Police Official Statement

Senior Superintendent of Police Gurbans Singh Bains of Moga disclosed that two suspects were captured on CCTV throwing an object toward the police station building, though it remains unclear whether it was a grenade or another device. He added that the windows of one to two vehicles sustained damage, but there were no fatalities or extensive property loss. A forensic probe has been launched, and an FIR under the Explosives Act has been filed against unidentified persons.

Clarifying the Site Access

Regarding Bittu’s attempt to visit the station, the SSP explained that initial confusion led officers to think Bittu wanted to enter the building, which could have compromised the ongoing investigation. Once Bittu clarified that he intended only to reach the entrance, the SSP personally escorted him to the site.

Political Fallout

Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring seized the moment to demand Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann resign. "If police stations in Punjab are not safe, imagine the plight of ordinary citizens," Warring asserted, accusing Mann of failing both as Home Minister and Chief Minister and treating the series of blasts with casual indifference. He urged an immediate resignation, intensifying political tensions ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit.

Looking Ahead

The exact nature of the device, any potential involvement of pro‑Khalistani groups, and the progress of the investigation remain uncertain. Analysts warn that politicising the incident without transparent inquiry could erode public trust and destabilise Punjab’s security environment. A swift, impartial investigation is essential to prevent future explosions and restore confidence in law‑enforcement agencies.