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Crime
ED raids 27 GMADA sites over alleged money‑laundering; Punjab govt approaches High Court
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 09:01 AM
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The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids at 27 locations linked to the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority on Wednesday, continuing its probe into alleged financial irregularities and money‑laundering. The Punjab government filed an application in the High Court late at night and a warrant officer was appointed.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) stepped up its investigation on Wednesday by carrying out raids at twenty‑seven sites associated with the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA). The operation is part of a broader probe into alleged financial irregularities and possible money‑laundering activities linked to the development authority.
This was the second consecutive day of ED action, underscoring the agency's focus on gathering evidence across multiple locations. Officials targeted offices and related premises, aiming to secure documents, records and any material that could shed light on the suspected illicit financial flows.
In response, the Punjab government approached the state's High Court late at night, seeking judicial guidance on the matter. The court appointed a warrant officer to oversee compliance with any orders and to facilitate the legal process surrounding the investigation.
The raids and the subsequent court involvement highlight the seriousness with which federal enforcement agencies are treating allegations of financial misconduct in state‑run development projects.
This was the second consecutive day of ED action, underscoring the agency's focus on gathering evidence across multiple locations. Officials targeted offices and related premises, aiming to secure documents, records and any material that could shed light on the suspected illicit financial flows.
In response, the Punjab government approached the state's High Court late at night, seeking judicial guidance on the matter. The court appointed a warrant officer to oversee compliance with any orders and to facilitate the legal process surrounding the investigation.
The raids and the subsequent court involvement highlight the seriousness with which federal enforcement agencies are treating allegations of financial misconduct in state‑run development projects.