Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has assured full protection to former chief minister Parkash Singh Badal and his son Sukhbir Singh Badal in view of an increased threat perception.


In Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar, police said three men associated with Sikh militant group Khalistan Liberation Front were planning to target Parkash Singh Badal.


They were arrested for allegedly looting two police rifles. Asked if he was aware of recent reports of a heightened threat perception to the Badals, Amarinder Singh said he would ensure that full security is provided to the two leaders of the Shiromani Akali Dal.


The chief minister was interacting with mediapersons on Tuesday after inaugurating a state-of-the-art Vigilance Bhawan, built over an area of 3.25 acres in Mohali's Sector 68 at a cost of Rs 31.29 crore.


In response to a question, Amarinder Singh said he was aware of the FIRs being registered against farmers who were burning paddy stubble in the fields in violation of the National Green Tribunal's guidelines. -- PTI