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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann fined Rs 50,000 after three‑hour airport detention

Reported by Pooja Nair (Section Editor) · Indian Express - India ·

Verified — Confirmed by a second source: Times of India - Top Stories

Confirmed by a second source: Times of India - Top Stories

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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann fined Rs 50,000 after three‑hour airport detentionPhoto: Wikimedia Commons

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann was detained for three hours at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on his return from Paris and fined Rs 50,000, the Aam Aadmi Party said on Sunday, citing a PTI report. The party did not explain why the detention or the fine occurred. No official comment has been released by Delhi police or airport authorities. Mann’s recent overseas trip was not detailed in the claim. The story is still developing, and further updates are expected as more information becomes available. ## Context Detentions of high‑profile politicians at airports are uncommon and usually involve security, customs or immigration checks. Such incidents often lead to inquiries by state or central agencies.

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