Chandigarh/Mohali: The noose around suspended DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar is tightening fast. What began as a bribery case has now blown into a full-fledged corruption storm, dragging in five IPS officers of the Ropar Range and exposing a web of benami properties, shady land deals, and misuse of power.
CBI Widens the Net
The CBI Chandigarh has widened its investigation against Bhullar, who was caught red-handed accepting ₹8 lakh in bribes from a scrap dealer. In a dramatic operation, eight CBI teams stormed seven locations across Ambala, Mohali, Chandigarh, and Ropar, unearthing stacks of incriminating documents and digital evidence.
Now, the probe has zeroed in on five IPS officers who served directly under Bhullar. According to top sources, these officers allegedly carried out Bhullar’s questionable instructions, and their conduct is now under the scanner. CBI insiders say they may be summoned for intensive questioning in the coming days.
ED Steps In: Money Trail to Be Cracked
As Bhullar’s dirty money trail surfaces, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has entered the scene. The agency has formally sought all property-related documents from the CBI to launch a money laundering case.
By Tuesday, the ED will receive digital records and seizure lists, paving the way to attach Bhullar’s benami assets under the PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act).
71 Properties Under Government Radar
The Punjab government, too, has begun to dig deeper. Officials have identified 71 immovable properties linked to Bhullar — many suspected to be benami. The Revenue Department has started cross-verifying land records, preparing to seal and attach the properties after receiving certified copies from the CBI.
Akash Batta Bombshell: DIG Bought Land Dirt Cheap
In a sensational twist, scrap dealer Akash Batta, the whistle-blower who exposed Bhullar’s bribery racket, dropped a new bombshell in a video message.
Batta claimed he received a call from a man in America, whose brother lives in Punjab. The two brothers reportedly owned land in the state — and Bhullar, he alleged, manipulated their family dispute to grab their land for peanuts.
This revelation adds a new layer to the scandal, suggesting that Bhullar’s corruption ran far deeper than bribes — into land grabbing, intimidation, and abuse of official power.
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