Enforcement Directorate Uncovers ₹1.4 Crore in Money Laundering Case Linked to Suspended Punjab DIG

The Enforcement Directorate has launched a significant operation against suspended Punjab Police DIG H S Bhullar, seizing ₹1.4 crore and various incriminating documents linked to money laundering. The raids, which targeted multiple locations associated with Bhullar and his alleged accomplices, are part of a broader investigation stemming from CBI FIRs alleging bribery and disproportionate asset possession. The ED's findings suggest substantial cash movements among property dealers with no legitimate income, raising questions about the nexus between public officials and real estate transactions. As the investigation unfolds, more details about the extent of these illicit activities are expected to emerge.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 29, 2026, 19:17 IST

Major Raids Target Suspended Punjab Police Official

New Delhi: On Wednesday, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) announced the seizure of ₹1.4 crore along with several 'incriminating' documents linked to money laundering activities during recent operations against the suspended Deputy Inspector General of Punjab Police, H S Bhullar, and his associates.

The ED conducted searches at 11 locations on April 27, targeting Bhullar and individuals connected to him, including property dealers and suspected 'benamidars'—those who hold assets in another's name.

This investigation, initiated under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), follows two FIRs filed by the CBI against Bhullar and his associates, alleging bribery and the possession of disproportionate assets.

Bhullar, who previously served as the DIG for the Ropar Range, was apprehended in October 2025 in connection with a bribery scandal.

According to the ED's statement, the searches led to the freezing of ₹1.4 crore and the recovery of various documents pertinent to money laundering operations.

The investigation has revealed that significant cash deposits and transfers occurred in the accounts of various property dealers and associated individuals, who reportedly lacked legitimate income sources relative to their land investments.

The funds were allegedly used to purchase properties under the names of suspected benamidars, with original property documents previously seized from Bhullar's residence by the CBI, indicating beneficial ownership.

Additionally, documents concerning multiple properties, including residential and agricultural lands in Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Kapurthala, Mohali, and Zirakpur, were confiscated during the recent raids. The ED confirmed that further investigations are ongoing to fully uncover the extent of the money laundering scheme and the connections between property dealers, intermediaries, and public officials linked to Bhullar.