Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Punjab VB Raids Realtor After BJP Induction, Sparking Vendetta Claims
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau raided a real estate developer, Ranjit Singh Gill, soon after he joined the BJP.
The government says it is looking into money dealings between Gill's company and entities connected to Bikram Singh Majithia, who is in jail.
Gill and the BJP say this is unfair and politically motivated, as the raid happened right after he switched parties.
The investigation is related to a previous case involving Majithia and alleged money laundering.
Punjab Vigilance Bureau raided real estate developer Ranjit Singh Gill.
The raid occurred hours after Gill joined the BJP.
The VB claims to be investigating suspicious financial transactions between Gill's firm and entities linked to Bikram Singh Majithia.
Gill and BJP condemned the raid, calling it political vendetta.
The searches relate to an ongoing investigation into Majithia's alleged money laundering.
- Who
- Ranjit Singh Gill and the Punjab Vigilance Bureau.
- What
- Punjab VB conducted searches at premises linked to Ranjit Singh Gill.
- When
- Saturday, shortly after Gill joined BJP.
- Where
- Chandigarh and Punjab.
- Why
- As part of an investigation into suspicious financial transactions linked to Bikram Singh Majithia.
Punjab Vigilance Bureau
Ranjit Singh Gill/BJP
Motivations
Punjab Vigilance Bureau
The raids are part of an ongoing investigation into financial irregularities.
Ranjit Singh Gill/BJP
The raids are politically motivated to target a BJP member.
- Person Involved
- Ranjit Singh Gill
- Political Affiliation
- BJP
- Agency Conducting Raid
- Punjab Vigilance Bureau
- Previous Affiliation
- Akali Dal
- Related Case
- Bikram Singh Majithia Disproportionate Assets Case
- Allegation
- Suspicious financial transactions
