Punjab police corruption
Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar Suspended Following CBI Arrest in Rs 8 Lakh Bribery Case
Oct 19, 2025 01:38 am CST
Punjab Deputy Inspector General of Police Harcharan Singh Bhullar has been suspended following his arrest by the CBI in an Rs 8 lakh bribery case. Authorities seized over Rs 7.50 crore cash, gold jewelry, luxury watches, and documents for multiple properties during searches at his residence. The senior IPS officer allegedly demanded monthly payments from a scrap dealer to settle a previous case against him.
CBI Raid Uncovers Punjab Police Officer's Massive Unexplained Wealth: 7.5 Crore Cash, 50+ Properties, Luxury Assets
Oct 17, 2025 08:50 pm CST
A Central Bureau of Investigation raid on senior Punjab IPS officer Harcharan Singh Bhullar revealed an extraordinary cache of unexplained wealth including Rs 7.5 crore cash, over 50 properties, luxury watches, and gold following his arrest in a bribery case. The 2009-batch officer, who previously led anti-drug operations and high-profile investigations, was arrested after allegedly demanding an Rs 8 lakh bribe from a scrap dealer.
Senior IPS Officer Arrested in Rs 5 Crore Corruption Scandal: CBI Seizes Cash, Luxury Assets in Punjab
Oct 17, 2025 01:52 am CST
The CBI has arrested Punjab's Deputy Inspector General Harcharan Singh Bhullar on corruption charges, uncovering approximately Rs 5 crore in cash, luxury vehicles, gold, and property documents during raids. The 2009-batch IPS officer was allegedly demanding bribes through a middleman to settle criminal cases, with evidence of monthly extortion payments from local businessmen.