In a significant anti-corruption drive, Ropar Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Harcharan Bhullar has been apprehended by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for allegedly accepting a bribe. The arrest occurred during a major operation conducted by the CBI across Punjab. Authorities had received a credible complaint, prompting an expanded investigation into Bhullar’s alleged corrupt practices. Searches were reportedly carried out at multiple locations associated with the DIG. Bhullar was caught red-handed while allegedly receiving ₹5 lakh from a complainant originating from Fatehgarh Sahib. The complainant detailed that the DIG had demanded a substantial sum to resolve a case and arranged to receive an initial payment at his Mohali office. Acting on this tip, the CBI swiftly executed a raid, leading to the immediate arrest of the senior police official. Investigations suggest a long-standing system for accepting bribes had been established. The CBI had reportedly been conducting surveillance for approximately ten days prior to the arrest, focusing on officials involved in such illegal activities. Residential properties belonging to Bhullar in Ropar and Chandigarh were also searched as part of the ongoing investigation.
