Archive · 24 Jul 2025
ED Freezes Assets in Punjab De-addiction Centers Probe
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating the illegal sale of drugs by de-addiction centers in Punjab.
They froze about 21 crore rupees in bank accounts because they suspect the money was earned through illegal activities.
These centers, run by Dr. Amit Bansal, were supposed to help people recover from drug addiction using a specific medicine.
However, the ED believes these medicines were misused and sold illegally.
The ED searched locations in Punjab and Mumbai, looking for evidence.
A drugs inspector is also under investigation for allegedly helping cover up the misuse of the medicines.
ED froze bank deposits worth Rs 21 crore linked to illegal drug sales by de-addiction centers in Punjab.
The investigation stems from FIRs filed by Punjab Police against a doctor, a pharmaceutical company, and others.
Searches were conducted at multiple locations in Punjab and Mumbai on July 18.
The de-addiction centers, run by Dr. Amit Bansal, allegedly misused medicines meant for rehabilitation.
A drugs inspector is accused of assisting in incorrect inspection reports.
- Who
- The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Dr. Amit Bansal, a pharmaceutical company, and a drugs inspector.
- What
- ED froze bank deposits in a money laundering investigation linked to illegal drug sales.
- When
- Searches were conducted on July 18. The news was reported on July 23.
- Where
- Punjab and Mumbai.
- Why
- To investigate the illegal sale of drugs and money laundering related to de-addiction centers.
Accusations
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Misuse of Medicines
Accusations
De-addiction centers misused medicines for illegal sales.
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- Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Amount Frozen
- Rs 21 crore
- Reason
- Money laundering and illegal drug sales
- Locations Searched
- Punjab and Mumbai
- Individuals Involved
- Dr. Amit Bansal, Rupinder Kaur