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Crime
ED arrests Punjab CM’s aide Rajbir Ghuman in IAS‑IPS posting corruption case
✍️ India Today
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 05:01 AM
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The Enforcement Directorate has booked Rajbir Ghuman, a close aide of the Punjab chief minister, for alleged irregularities in the appointment of IAS and IPS officers.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered a case against Rajbir Ghuman, who serves as a senior aide to the chief minister of Punjab. The investigation centres on alleged manipulation of postings for Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, a matter that falls under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
According to the ED, evidence gathered points to Ghuman using his influence to alter or expedite officer assignments in exchange for monetary benefits. The agency has seized relevant documents and is conducting a detailed forensic audit of the posting records.
Punjab officials have not commented on the specifics of the case, but the chief minister's office issued a brief statement saying that any allegations of wrongdoing will be examined in accordance with the law. The ED’s action underscores a broader crackdown on corruption in public service appointments across the country.
If proven, the charges could lead to prosecution under anti‑corruption statutes, with potential penalties including imprisonment and fines. The case is expected to be presented before a special court in the coming weeks.
According to the ED, evidence gathered points to Ghuman using his influence to alter or expedite officer assignments in exchange for monetary benefits. The agency has seized relevant documents and is conducting a detailed forensic audit of the posting records.
Punjab officials have not commented on the specifics of the case, but the chief minister's office issued a brief statement saying that any allegations of wrongdoing will be examined in accordance with the law. The ED’s action underscores a broader crackdown on corruption in public service appointments across the country.
If proven, the charges could lead to prosecution under anti‑corruption statutes, with potential penalties including imprisonment and fines. The case is expected to be presented before a special court in the coming weeks.