Central Probe Agencies Intensify Action Connected to Punjab CMO
In significant enforcement developments ahead of state political assemblies, central agencies executed coordinated actions linked to the Punjab Chief Minister’s office. The Central Bureau of Investigation registered an FIR and conducted searches at multiple locations. Concurrently, the Enforcement Directorate issued summons to Punjabi film personality Amardeep Singh Grewal.
The actions follow directives from the Punjab and Haryana High Court ordering a criminal investigation into graft allegations. Federal sleuths conducted raids at premises connected to OSD Rajbir Singh Ghuman and associate networks.
| Serial No. | Enforcement Action | Central Agency Operation Specifications |
| 1 | Target Individual | Amardeep Singh Grewal (M/s East Sunshine Production Pvt Ltd) |
| 2 | Investigating Agencies | Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) & Enforcement Directorate (ED) |
| 3 | Judicial Mandate | Directives issued by Punjab and Haryana High Court |
| 4 | Search Locations | Premises linked to OSD Rajbir Singh Ghuman and CM camp office |
| 5 | Revised ED Reporting Date | October 9, 2026 (following adjournment request) |
High Court Orders CBI Registration Following Bribery Probe
The High Court directed the CBI to register a case examining allegations of financial irregularities, postings, and handling of confidential documents. High Court judges instructed federal sleuths to submit a status report within two months.
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CBI personnel conducted searches at several sites, including the camp office in Chandigarh. Investigators reviewed documents related to administrative transfers, tenders, and official approvals.
| Serial No. | Probe Directive | Legal and Investigative Timeline |
| 1 | High Court Order | Directed CBI probe into alleged administrative corruption |
| 2 | Status Report Deadline | Court mandated status report submission within two months |
| 3 | Raid Operations | Conducted at official camp office and private premises |
| 4 | Scope of Investigation | Examining tenders, postings, and confidential document access |
ED Summons Amardeep Singh Grewal in Money Laundering Investigation
Following the CBI FIR, the Enforcement Directorate issued summons to film personality Amardeep Singh Grewal. Associated with M/s East Sunshine Production Pvt Ltd, Amardeep Singh Grewal was originally directed to appear on October 7.
After he sought an adjournment, the agency revised his compliance date to October 9 at its headquarters. Officials are examining financial trails, overseas film distribution linkages, and bank transactions as part of the money laundering probe.
| Serial No. | Financial Entity | Corporate and Investigation Parameters |
| 1 | Production House | M/s East Sunshine Production Pvt Ltd |
| 2 | Target Individual | Amardeep Singh Grewal |
| 3 | Financial Scrutiny | Overseas production funding and distribution channels |
| 4 | Enforcement Directive | Mandatory appearance before ED investigators on October 9 |
State Government Challenges High Court Directives Before Supreme Court
The Punjab government filed an urgent petition before the Supreme Court challenging the High Court’s directions. State attorneys sought an immediate listing to stay the ongoing CBI registration and raid operations.
The Supreme Court agreed to consider listing the state’s urgent plea. Legal experts note that the outcome will determine whether central agencies maintain jurisdiction over the ongoing state corruption probe.
| Serial No. | Judicial Forum | Constitutional Challenge Parameter |
| 1 | Appellant | Government of Punjab |
| 2 | Forum | Supreme Court of India |
| 3 | Legal Objective | Challenge High Court order transferring probe to CBI |
| 4 | Current Status | Apex court agreed to consider urgent listing |