Archive · 24 Sep 2026
ED Search At Mohali Development Authority Fuels Punjab Political Row
The Enforcement Directorate searched an important government office in Mohali, Punjab.
The search began on Tuesday morning and lasted for more than 36 hours.
Officials examined papers, computers and other records.
They also questioned some employees.
The agency has not publicly explained the full reason for the search.
The investigation may involve an alleged waiver of Rs 57 crore in dues.
It is also looking at possible cooperation between officials and a private consultancy firm.
The search has caused a new political disagreement in Punjab.
The Enforcement Directorate searched the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority office for more than 36 hours.
The operation began around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and involved examining records, documents and computer systems.
GMADA staff members were questioned, while mattresses and essential items were brought into the premises.
The investigation allegedly concerns a Rs 57 crore dues waiver linked to the re-allotment of a cancelled plot.
The probe is also examining alleged collusion, land-acquisition compensation and financial transactions involving Gurpreet Singh Saini.
- Who
- The Enforcement Directorate, Greater Mohali Area Development Authority officials and staff, and political leaders including Bikram Singh Majithia and Ravneet Singh Bittu.
- What
- A prolonged Enforcement Directorate search and questioning operation at the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority office.
- When
- The operation began around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and continued for more than 36 hours into Wednesday.
- Where
- The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority office in Mohali, Punjab.
- Why
- The investigation allegedly concerns a Rs 57 crore dues waiver, possible collusion involving officials and a private consultancy firm, land-acquisition compensation, and certain financial transactions.
- Agency
- Enforcement Directorate
- Searched premises
- Greater Mohali Area Development Authority office
- Search duration
- More than 36 hours
- Start time
- Around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday
- Alleged dues waiver
- Rs 57 crore
- Other scrutiny
- Land-acquisition compensation and financial transactions
- Political reactions
- Bikram Singh Majithia and Ravneet Singh Bittu reacted to the operation