CBI raids Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s camp office amid corruption probe

CBI raid Bhagwant Mann Punjab corruption probe Rajbir Singh Ghuman Aam Aadmi Party

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted raids at eight locations across Punjab and Chandigarh, including the camp office of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The action follows a directive from the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which ordered the probe after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) presented evidence of corruption.

The investigation targets allegations of influence-peddling involving government transfers, policy decisions, tender conditions, and arms licenses. The CBI has registered an FIR against six individuals, including two public servants. Among those named are Rajbir Singh Ghuman, the Chief Minister’s Officer on Special Duty (OSD), who has been summoned for questioning.

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has condemned the raids, characterizing them as a political conspiracy by the BJP to defame his government ahead of the 2027 assembly elections. Meanwhile, the Punjab BJP has called for the AAP government to cooperate with the investigation, alleging blatant dishonesty. The Punjab government has approached the Supreme Court to challenge the High Court's order.

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Bhagwant Mann · Central Bureau of Investigation · Enforcement Directorate · Punjab · Punjab and Haryana High Court · Rajbir Ghumman · Rajbir Singh Ghuman

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[● 6 SOURCES] The CBI registered an FIR against six individuals, including two public servants, in a corruption case. upkiran.org · www.aajsamaaj.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · www.nayaindia.com
[● 6 SOURCES] The CBI conducted searches at eight locations, including Chandigarh, Mohali, Gurdaspur, Ludhiana, Patiala, Sangrur, and Jalandhar. www.bhaskarhindi.com · upkiran.org · www.aajsamaaj.com · www.nayaindia.com
[● 6 SOURCES] The ED alleged that middlemen facilitated government transfers, access to confidential documents, and arms licenses in exchange for favors. www.liveaaryaavart.com · upkiran.org · www.aajsamaaj.com · www.nayaindia.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Punjab BJP chief Kewal Singh Dhillon accused the AAP government of corruption and urged them to cooperate with the probe. newsable.asianetnews.com
[● 8 SOURCES] The Punjab and Haryana High Court ordered the CBI to investigate corruption allegations following a public interest litigation. www.liveaaryaavart.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · upkiran.org · www.aajsamaaj.com · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann claimed the investigation is a political move by the BJP to defame his government. www.liveaaryaavart.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · upkiran.org · www.tv9hindi.com