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CBI Files Corruption Case Against Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s OSD
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🗓 07 Oct 2026, 06:19 AM
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The Central Bureau of Investigation has lodged a corruption case against the Office Secretary to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann following a High Court order, amid allegations of a cash‑for‑transfer scheme involving businessman Nitin Gohal.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has formally filed a corruption case against the Office Secretary to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, following a directive from the Punjab High Court. The court had earlier highlighted possible misconduct in government actions, prompting the investigation.
The case centers on allegations that the Office Secretary facilitated a cash‑for‑transfer scheme involving businessman Nitin Gohal. The Enforcement Directorate has already linked Gohal to the alleged scheme, and the CBI is now probing the Office Secretary’s role in the matter.
The High Court’s order, issued earlier this month, urged the CBI to examine the alleged irregularities in the transfer of government funds. The investigation is expected to shed light on the extent of the alleged corruption and the parties involved.
Both the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate have indicated that the probe will focus on financial records, communications, and other evidence that could establish the Office Secretary’s involvement. The case is a significant development in Punjab’s political landscape, as it targets a senior aide to the chief minister.
The Punjab government has yet to comment on the filing, while the CBI has confirmed that the investigation is underway and will proceed in accordance with legal procedures.
The case centers on allegations that the Office Secretary facilitated a cash‑for‑transfer scheme involving businessman Nitin Gohal. The Enforcement Directorate has already linked Gohal to the alleged scheme, and the CBI is now probing the Office Secretary’s role in the matter.
The High Court’s order, issued earlier this month, urged the CBI to examine the alleged irregularities in the transfer of government funds. The investigation is expected to shed light on the extent of the alleged corruption and the parties involved.
Both the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate have indicated that the probe will focus on financial records, communications, and other evidence that could establish the Office Secretary’s involvement. The case is a significant development in Punjab’s political landscape, as it targets a senior aide to the chief minister.
The Punjab government has yet to comment on the filing, while the CBI has confirmed that the investigation is underway and will proceed in accordance with legal procedures.