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CBI Summons Punjab CM Mann's OSD In Cash-For-Favours Case
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News18•07-10-2026, 16:51
CBI Summons Punjab CM Mann's OSD In Cash-For-Favours Case
- •The Central Bureau of Investigation summoned Rajbir Singh Ghuman, OSD to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, for questioning in a cash-for-favours corruption case.
- •The summons follows an FIR registered by the CBI and coordinated raids conducted across eight locations in Punjab and Chandigarh, including the Chief Minister Camp Office.
- •The investigation stems from an Enforcement Directorate money laundering probe involving an intermediary named Nitin Gohal who allegedly collected crores of rupees.
- •The FIR names seven accused including Ghuman and Gohal, citing charges of criminal conspiracy and cheating under the IPC and BNS.
- •Investigators uncovered a widespread corruption network involving manipulated government transfers, tender specifications, departmental rule amendments, and land approvals.
Key Questions Answered
The CBI issued a summons directing Rajbir Singh Ghuman, OSD to Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, to appear for questioning after registering an FIR on October 5 in a 'cash-for-favours' corruption case.
During May money laundering raids, the ED uncovered documentary and digital evidence, including WhatsApp chats and internal ledgers showing that Nitin Gohal acted as an intermediary to influence state decisions.
The CBI FIR names seven accused under penal provisions including Criminal Conspiracy (IPC Section 120B / BNS Section 61(2)) and Cheating and Dishonestly Inducing Delivery of Property (IPC Section 420 / BNS Section 318(4)).
