Archive · 1 Nov 2025
Suspended DIG Bhullar Sent to CBI Custody Amid Parallel Vigilance Case
Imagine a police officer, DIG Bhullar, who is accused of having way more money than he should have.
The CBI, a central police agency, is investigating him.
They got him for a few days to ask him questions and compare his story with another person involved.
At the same time, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau, a state police agency, also wanted to question him about the same money issue.
However, the CBI said 'no' for now and told the Vigilance Bureau they could question him later.
Bhullar's lawyer argued that the CBI's case is not fair and that they didn't get permission from the state government, which they think they need.
The CBI says they have proof from phone chats and need to find hidden electronic items.
There's a bit of a legal argument about whether two different police groups can investigate the same thing at the same time.
Suspended Punjab Police DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar has been granted to CBI custody for five days by a Chandigarh court.
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau's attempt to obtain Bhullar's custody was unsuccessful.
Both CBI and Punjab Vigilance registered disproportionate assets cases against Bhullar on October 29.
The CBI aims to confront Bhullar with co-accused Kirshanu Sharda, whose remand was previously extended.
Bhullar's counsel argued the CBI's case is illegal due to lack of state government sanction and that the matter should not be heard in Chandigarh.
- Who
- Suspended Punjab Police DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar
- What
- Sent to CBI custody for 5 days, while Punjab Vigilance Bureau also sought his custody unsuccessfully.
- When
- CBI court decision following registration of parallel disproportionate assets cases on October 29.
- Where
- Chandigarh court
- Why
- To confront with co-accused Kirshanu Sharda, corroborate chats, investigate money trail, and recover hidden electronic gadgets.
Bhullar's Counsel Arguments
CBI Prosecution Arguments
Jurisdiction and Legality of Case
Bhullar's Counsel Arguments
Argues that the registration of the case in Chandigarh is illegal because the cause of action occurred in Punjab and prior sanction from the state government is required for the CBI to proceed.
CBI Prosecution Arguments
Sought remand to confront Bhullar with co-accused Kirshanu Sharda, corroborate recovered chats, investigate the money trail, and recover deliberately hidden electronic gadgets.
Punjab Vigilance's Involvement
Bhullar's Counsel Arguments
Highlighted that the CBI sought remand a day after the Vigilance Bureau registered the case, implying a 'hide-and-seek game'.
CBI Prosecution Arguments
Stated there is no contradiction between the CBI's application and the production warrant sought by the Vigilance Bureau.
Accuracy of Information
Bhullar's Counsel Arguments
Pointed out that social media was flashing incorrect information regarding recoveries.
CBI Prosecution Arguments
Did not directly address the social media claims but focused on ongoing investigations and forensic examination.
- Official Name
- Harcharan Singh Bhullar
- Rank
- Suspended Deputy Inspector General (DIG)
- Batch
- 2007-batch IPS officer
- Arrest Date
- October 16, 2025
- CBI Custody Granted
- 5 days
- DA Case Registered Date
- October 29