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CBI targets six individuals in Punjab graft inquiry linked to Chief Minister office
Reported by Kunal Bhatia (Senior Writer) · Indian Express - Political Pulse ·
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Photo: Wikimedia CommonsWhatsApp chats to CBI raids: How Punjab's 'graft network' with CMO links unravelled. Following a directive from the Punjab and Haryana High Court to register an FIR and conduct an impartial probe into the alleged corruption network linked to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's office, the CBI zeroed in on six individuals, including Rajbir Singh Ghuman, Mann's Officer on Special Duty (OSD). On Tuesday, the CBI booked Ghuman and five others in connection with the case. "An FIR has been registered to investigate the allegations of corruption against OSD to Punjab Chief Minister and his associates for influencing and manipulating postings of officers including that of IAS and IPS offi
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What Happened
Federal agencies launched a case against close aides of the Punjab Chief Minister following judicial orders to look into allegations of administrative corruption.
Why It Matters
This case touches upon the inner workings of state power, examining how informal intermediaries allegedly wield influence over critical bureaucratic transfers, land approvals, and policy formulation inside a state government office.
What Happens Next
The accused individuals face further questioning and possible court proceedings as investigators examine the digital evidence and financial trails gathered during recent raids.
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