The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted raids at multiple locations in Punjab and Chandigarh in connection with a money laundering case against former Punjab Police Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Paramjit Singh Bhullar and his linked entities.
Raids Across Punjab and Chandigarh
The searches were carried out at around 10 locations, including the residences and offices of Bhullar and his family members, as well as properties linked to his associates. The ED team, accompanied by central security forces, conducted the raids simultaneously in Mohali, Zirakpur, and Chandigarh.
Case Background
The case stems from a First Information Report (FIR) registered by the Punjab Police against Bhullar and others under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Prevention of Corruption Act. The ED has registered a money laundering case based on this FIR.
Bhullar, a former DIG of the Punjab Police, was arrested by the state police in 2021 in connection with a case of extortion and land grabbing. He is currently out on bail. The ED's investigation aims to trace the proceeds of crime generated through illegal activities.
Details of the Raids
During the raids, the ED officials seized incriminating documents, digital evidence, and unexplained assets. The agency is examining the financial transactions and properties linked to Bhullar and his associates to establish the money trail. Sources said that the ED is also looking into the role of some other police officials and middlemen in the case.
The raids are part of a broader crackdown by the ED on corruption and money laundering in the state. The agency has been investigating several high-profile cases in Punjab, including those involving former ministers and bureaucrats.
