In a significant development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched extensive searches at multiple properties connected to Punjab Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Harcharan Singh Bhullar. The raids, conducted on Wednesday, targeted several locations including a prominent farmhouse in Machhiwara, as part of an ongoing corruption investigation.
Multiple Locations Under Scanner
The federal investigation agency executed simultaneous search operations across various sites associated with the senior IPS officer. According to sources familiar with the operation, the CBI team focused particularly on Bhullar's extensive farmhouse property located in Machhiwara, Ludhiana district.
Additional searches were conducted at other properties linked to the DIG across different locations, indicating the comprehensive nature of the probe. The investigation aims to uncover potential irregularities and gather evidence related to the case.
Senior Police Officer Under Investigation
Harcharan Singh Bhullar, who holds the rank of Deputy Inspector General in the Punjab Police, now finds himself at the center of a high-profile corruption probe. The IPS officer's properties have come under intense scrutiny as investigators seek to determine the source and legitimacy of assets acquired during his tenure.
The CBI's action represents one of the most significant moves against a senior police official in Punjab recently, highlighting the agency's intensified efforts to combat corruption within law enforcement ranks.
Ongoing Evidence Collection
Forensic teams and CBI officials spent considerable time at each location, meticulously collecting documents and electronic evidence that could prove crucial to the investigation. The search operations were conducted after obtaining necessary legal permissions and were monitored by senior CBI officials.
While the exact nature of the allegations remains under investigation, sources indicate that the probe involves examining potential disproportionate assets and financial irregularities. The investigation is expected to continue as authorities analyze the evidence gathered during Wednesday's raids.
