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BJP Says No One Escapes Law in Punjab CBI Case
The CBI has opened a corruption case involving Rajbir Ghuman, an aide to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
The agency says the allegations involve money being offered to influence government decisions.
The decisions named include government postings, approvals and licensing matters.
The CBI registered an FIR against Ghuman and his associates.
It said the case followed directions from a court and a report from the Enforcement Directorate.
Ghuman did not attend a questioning appointment in Chandigarh.
Reports said he cited not receiving formal service of the summons.
BJP leaders criticized him and alleged wrongdoing, but those claims are allegations, not established findings.
The CBI registered an FIR against Rajbir Ghuman, an OSD to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, and his associates.
The case concerns allegations of bribery to influence government postings and administrative decisions.
The CBI said the investigation covers postings, departmental proceedings, policy decisions, approvals, tender conditions and licensing.
The agency acted following directions from the Punjab and Haryana High Court and a report from the Enforcement Directorate.
BJP leaders urged Ghuman to appear before the CBI and made broader allegations against the Aam Aadmi Party.
- Who
- The CBI registered an FIR against Rajbir Ghuman, Bhagwant Mann’s OSD, and his associates.
- What
- An investigation into alleged corruption and bribery to influence government postings and administrative decisions.
- Where
- The case concerns Punjab; Ghuman was asked to attend questioning at the CBI’s Chandigarh office.
- When
- The FIR was reported on Saturday; Ghuman had missed a CBI questioning appointment on Wednesday.
- Why
- The CBI is investigating allegations that financial benefits were exchanged to influence government and administrative matters.
BJP leaders’ allegations
Ghuman’s reported explanation
Failure to attend questioning
BJP leaders’ allegations
BJP leaders said Ghuman should appear before the CBI and present his side, and suggested his conduct raised questions.
Ghuman’s reported explanation
Ghuman reportedly said he did not attend because he had not received formal service of the summons.
Claims of wrongdoing
BJP leaders’ allegations
BJP leaders alleged corruption and claimed money was being collected for transfers and other purposes.
Ghuman’s reported explanation
The report provides no direct response from Ghuman to these allegations; they remain allegations under investigation.
Key facts
- Person named in FIR
- Rajbir Ghuman, Officer on Special Duty to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann
- Investigating agency
- Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- Allegations
- Bribery to influence postings and administrative decisions
- Other matters under investigation
- Departmental proceedings, policy formulation, administrative approvals, tender conditions and licensing
- Court direction
- The CBI said the FIR followed directions from the Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Enforcement agency report
- The CBI also cited a report from the Enforcement Directorate
- Missed appointment
- Ghuman did not attend a Wednesday questioning appointment at the CBI’s Chandigarh office; he reportedly cited lack of formal service of summons
Quotes
Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi
BJP leader
“If the Aam Aadmi Party has nothing to hide, why is it protesting? The CBI conducted a raid, and a notice was pasted outside the residence of the Chief Minister’s OSD. It is common knowledge among the public, including in villages, that money is being taken for transfers and that other money has also been collected.”
thehansindia.com
“I would only say, ‘Run, Ghuman, run!’ No matter how much you run, you cannot hide. The law is closing in on you, and there is not much time left.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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