# Corruption allegations involving Punjab Chief Minister's-off > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/corruption-allegations-involving-punjab-chief-ministers-off > Updated: 2026-09-03T08:46:45.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) initiated an investigation into allegations that Gurpreet Kaur, wife of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, demanded a Rs 5 crore bribe to suppress a rape case in Amritsar. The NHRC directed state officials to submit an action taken report and forwarded the matter to the Ministry of Home Affairs. In response, Gurpreet Kaur Mann issued a legal notice to the individual making the claims, labeling them “baseless and defamatory.” Following these developments, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) escalated political pressure by submitting a 300-page dossier to the Punjab Governor. The party is demanding a court-monitored CBI investigation into the Chief Minister’s Office, alleging that the Chief Minister’s wife and an Officer on Special Duty were involved in a corruption racket. SAD leadership has called for the resignation of Chief Minister Mann and announced planned protests. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-03: Shiromani Akali Dal demands CBI probe into Punjab CM office corruption The Shiromani Akali Dal has demanded a CBI probe into alleged corruption in Punjab's Chief Minister's Office, claiming officials accepted bribes to protect rape accused individuals. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shiromani-akali-dal-demands-cbi-probe-into-punjab-cm-office-corruption ### 2026-08-22: Punjab CM's wife faces NHRC probe over alleged Rs 5 crore bribe demand The NHRC is investigating allegations that Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s wife demanded Rs 5 crore to suppress a rape case. State officials must submit a report within two weeks amid opposition calls for resignation 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nhrc-investigates-allegations-against-punjab-cms-wife --- Cite as: Corruption allegations involving Punjab Chief Minister's-off. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/corruption-allegations-involving-punjab-chief-ministers-off