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CBI says kin of witness in suspended DIG Bhullar graft case face threats
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 12:38 PM
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The Central Bureau of Investigation has reported that relatives of a key witness in the graft case against suspended Punjab Police DIG Bhullar are being threatened.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has disclosed that members of the family of a crucial witness in the graft investigation against the suspended Punjab Police Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Bhullar are receiving threats. The agency said the intimidation attempts are aimed at pressuring the witness to withdraw or alter testimony linked to the corruption probe.
Bhullar, who was removed from service earlier this year following allegations of financial irregularities, is currently under investigation for alleged misuse of authority and illicit enrichment. The witness whose kin are now being targeted had provided statements that could implicate the officer in the alleged graft.
In response, the CBI has instructed local law enforcement to provide protective measures for the threatened relatives and has opened a separate inquiry into the intimidation attempts. The bureau warned that any interference with the judicial process will be dealt with under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.
The incident underscores a broader concern about witness safety in high‑profile corruption cases across the country, prompting calls for stronger safeguards and faster legal recourse for those who face retaliation.
Bhullar, who was removed from service earlier this year following allegations of financial irregularities, is currently under investigation for alleged misuse of authority and illicit enrichment. The witness whose kin are now being targeted had provided statements that could implicate the officer in the alleged graft.
In response, the CBI has instructed local law enforcement to provide protective measures for the threatened relatives and has opened a separate inquiry into the intimidation attempts. The bureau warned that any interference with the judicial process will be dealt with under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.
The incident underscores a broader concern about witness safety in high‑profile corruption cases across the country, prompting calls for stronger safeguards and faster legal recourse for those who face retaliation.