Punjab Govt Sends Team to High Court, Appoints Warrant Officer in GMADA Money‑Laundering Probe

The Punjab government reached the High Court late Wednesday night as part of the Enforcement Directorate's ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities and money‑laundering at the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA).\n\nThe state administration appointed a warrant officer to oversee compliance with court orders and to facilitate the enforcement process. A team of officers equipped with lathis arrived from Mohali to support the operation.\n\nThe ED, which launched the probe last week, said the inquiry focuses on possible misuse of funds earmarked for development projects in the Greater Mohali region. It has not disclosed the amount involved or the identities of any individuals under scrutiny.\n\nThe High Court has scheduled a hearing for the next day to consider the government's request for additional investigative powers. Officials emphasized a commitment to transparency and swift action against any wrongdoing.