CBI court rejects bail plea of middleman Sharda in DIG Bhullar corruption case
Sharda, a national-level hockey player, was accused of seeking bribes from a complainant, Akash Batta, on behalf of Bhullar
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A CBI court in Chandigarh has dismissed the bail application of Kirshanu Sharda, arrested with suspended Punjab Police DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar in a corruption case. Sharda, a national-level hockey player, was accused of seeking bribes from a complainant, Akash Batta, on behalf of Bhullar.
CBI had received a complaint alleging Bhullar demanded illegal gratification through Sharda to settle an FIR against Batta’s scrap business. Both were arrested with Rs 5 lakh bribe money on October 16, 2025.
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Sharda’s counsel argued for bail, citing his client’s cooperation and upcoming hockey trials, but the court dismissed the plea, citing the serious nature of the economic offence.
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