CBI raids Punjab CM’s camp office in Chandigarh:Probe alleged corruption in transfer postings, govt contracts

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raided Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s camp office in Chandigarh on Tuesday evening. CBI teams also reached Mohali and Sangrur. The action was taken following an order of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had alleged corruption and irregularities in transfers and postings at the CM’s office. The ED had named the CM’s OSD Rajbir Singh Ghumman as the main accused, but the police did not register an FIR against him. The matter reached the High Court, which on October 5 ordered the registration of an FIR against the OSD and a CBI probe. The Punjab government sought an urgent hearing in the Supreme Court on Tuesday, but the plea was rejected. After the CBI raid, CM Bhagwant Mann posted on X, saying that the BJP wanted to defame him because of the elections. He said the BJP was worried after seeing the love and support he was receiving from the people. Supreme Court refuses urgent hearing today Earlier, the AAP government approached the Supreme Court against the CBI investigation. Senior advocate Vikas Singh appeared on behalf of the Punjab government. He requested the Supreme Court to urgently list the matter. CJI Suryakant refused. When the government asked for a hearing tomorrow, the CJI said, “We will see tomorrow; otherwise, we will definitely hear it the day after tomorrow.” What is the entire alleged corruption case linked to the Punjab CM’s Office… ED approached High Court over FIR not being registered Following the ED’s letter, the Punjab Police sought a legal opinion from the Bureau of Investigation instead of directly converting the case into an FIR. Meanwhile, the ED sent another letter seeking action. In September, the ED told the High Court that it had sent several letters to the Punjab Police, but no FIR had been registered. The Punjab and Haryana High Court sought a response from the Punjab government in August 2026 in the case. The court said the allegations were serious in nature and that a careful response was expected from the state. The ED was also asked to place before the court its letter sent to the DGP. In September, the court reserved its decision in the case. The court has now ordered a CBI investigation. 2 key points about the CBI investigation in Punjab… Copy of the High Court order…