CBI arrests Punjab Police DIG Harcharan Bhullar from Mohali office in 'corruption' case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested Punjab Deputy Inspector General of Police Harcharan Singh Bhullar from his Mohali office in connection with an alleged corruption case.

The 2007-batch IPS officer Bhullar has been serving as the DIG (Ropar Range).

Sources said one more private individual was also taken into custody by CBI sleuths in the case.

Besides Bhullar’s office, his residence and a farmhouse in Khanna were also searched, they added. He was reportedly taken to Panchkula and later brought back.

Sources revealed that the CBI Chandigarh acted on a complaint filed by a scrap dealer from Fatehgarh. The CBI team ensured that no Punjab Police personnel on deputation were part of the raiding party.

Senior police officials remained tightlipped about the development.

Bhullar joined as Ropar Range DIG on November 27, 2024. Prior to this, he was posted as Patiala Range DIG. Known for maintaining a low-key profile, he was actively involved in the “Yudh Nasheyan Virudh” anti-drug campaign in the Ropar Range.

He is the son of former Punjab DGP Mehal Singh Bhullar. He also headed the Special Investigation Team that questioned Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia on drug smuggling charges.

Further details are awaited.