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Crime
ED raids office of senior Punjab official in building scam probe
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 08:01 AM
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The Enforcement Directorate conducted a search of a senior Punjab bureaucrat's office as part of an investigation into a alleged building scam, officials said.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out a search operation at the office of a senior official of the Punjab government on Tuesday, focusing on alleged irregularities in a building construction scheme. Sources familiar with the matter said the raid was part of a broader probe into financial misconduct linked to the project, which has drawn media attention for possible misuse of public funds.
Investigators reportedly seized documents, computers and other records that could shed light on the transactions and approvals associated with the scheme. The senior official, whose name has not been disclosed, is believed to hold a key position in the state's administrative hierarchy, prompting the ED to act swiftly.
The building scam, first reported in local media, involves accusations that land parcels were allocated and construction contracts awarded without following due process. While the ED has not released detailed findings, the agency's involvement signals a serious inquiry into potential corruption.
Punjab authorities have not commented publicly on the search, and the official's office has not issued a statement. The case is expected to develop further as the ED continues its investigation.
Investigators reportedly seized documents, computers and other records that could shed light on the transactions and approvals associated with the scheme. The senior official, whose name has not been disclosed, is believed to hold a key position in the state's administrative hierarchy, prompting the ED to act swiftly.
The building scam, first reported in local media, involves accusations that land parcels were allocated and construction contracts awarded without following due process. While the ED has not released detailed findings, the agency's involvement signals a serious inquiry into potential corruption.
Punjab authorities have not commented publicly on the search, and the official's office has not issued a statement. The case is expected to develop further as the ED continues its investigation.