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CBI Search at Punjab Aide’s Home Sparks Political Row
The CBI searched the home of Rajbir Singh Ghuman in a Punjab village.
Ghuman works for Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
Some people welcomed the investigators with music, dancing and flowers.
CBI sources said the inquiry involves allegations about public money and losses to Punjab.
Opposition politicians criticized the state government and said the investigation should continue.
The report does not include a response from the Aam Aadmi Party.
Police said one officer was suspended and two people were detained after the welcome.
The search has become part of a political dispute in Punjab.
The CBI searched the Sangrur village home of Rajbir Singh Ghuman, an officer on special duty to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
Some residents and representatives of Waris Punjab De and Akali Dal Punar Surjeet welcomed the CBI team with dhol, bhangra and flower petals.
CBI sources said the investigation concerns allegations of losses to Punjab and misuse of public money.
Opposition leaders criticized the Aam Aadmi Party government and urged that the investigation proceed; the report includes no response from AAP.
Sangrur police said an officer had been suspended and two people detained after the welcome for the CBI team.
- Who
- The CBI searched the home of Rajbir Singh Ghuman, an officer on special duty to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann; local residents and representatives of political groups gathered there.
- What
- A CBI search was followed by a public welcome for the team and criticism from opposition politicians.
- Where
- Gharachon village, Sangrur, Punjab.
- When
- The search took place in the morning; no date is specified.
- Why
- CBI sources said the investigation concerns allegations of losses to Punjab and misuse of public money.
Key facts
- Person whose home was searched
- Rajbir Singh Ghuman, an officer on special duty to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann
- Agency
- Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- Location
- Gharachon village, Sangrur, Punjab
- Investigation focus
- Sources described allegations involving losses to Punjab and public money
- Welcome for investigators
- Residents were seen playing dhol, performing bhangra and showering flowers on CBI vehicles
- Police action
- Sangrur police said one officer was suspended and two people detained
- Political reaction
- Opposition figures accused the state government of shielding the accused and called for the investigation to proceed
Quotes
Bikram Singh Majithia
Shiromani Akali Dal leader
“Bhagwant Mann is desperately trying to save those accused of corruption. But the very person, Rajbir, he is trying so hard to protect is seeing people from his native village, Gharachon in Sangrur, celebrate the CBI action... This alone gives an idea of how deeply people feel Punjab has allegedly been looted and plundered.”
NDTV
“You will have to answer for every single penny that has been stolen from the people of Punjab. Stop the drama. Let the investigation proceed and let the facts speak.”
NDTV
Sources
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