📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Historiansimar
Politics
Former ED Deputy Director Who Investigated Bhola Drug Case Joins Amritpal Singh’s Party
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 08:15 AM
👁 10
A former deputy director of the Enforcement Directorate, who led the investigation into the Bhola drug case, announced his membership in Amritpal Singh’s political outfit today.
The former deputy director of the Enforcement Directorate, who headed the probe into the high‑profile Bhola drug case, formally joined Amritpal Singh’s party today. The announcement was made at a brief press interaction in Punjab, where the official confirmed his decision to enter active politics after retiring from the investigative agency.
The Bhola case, which involved the seizure of large quantities of narcotics and the arrest of several local figures, had drawn considerable media attention over the past year. The ED’s investigation was praised for its thoroughness, but also faced criticism from some quarters for alleged procedural lapses.
By aligning himself with Amritpal Singh, a leader known for his strong regional appeal in Punjab, the former officer signals a shift from law‑enforcement to political engagement. Analysts note that his experience could bolster the party’s stance on anti‑drug policies, while opponents warn of potential conflicts of interest given his recent investigative role.
No immediate comment was received from the Enforcement Directorate regarding the officer’s political move, and the party has not disclosed any specific role he will assume within its ranks.
The Bhola case, which involved the seizure of large quantities of narcotics and the arrest of several local figures, had drawn considerable media attention over the past year. The ED’s investigation was praised for its thoroughness, but also faced criticism from some quarters for alleged procedural lapses.
By aligning himself with Amritpal Singh, a leader known for his strong regional appeal in Punjab, the former officer signals a shift from law‑enforcement to political engagement. Analysts note that his experience could bolster the party’s stance on anti‑drug policies, while opponents warn of potential conflicts of interest given his recent investigative role.
No immediate comment was received from the Enforcement Directorate regarding the officer’s political move, and the party has not disclosed any specific role he will assume within its ranks.