CM Bhagwant Mann’s Aides Under CBI Scanner, Punjab-Haryana HC Orders Probe | Capital TV

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation to initiate a criminal inquiry into serious corruption allegations involving close associates of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The judicial directive mandates the central agency to register a formal case and thoroughly investigate the matter. Furthermore, the High Court has instructed the CBI to file a comprehensive status report regarding the probe within a strict timeframe of two months. This significant legal development has escalated political tensions in the state, putting the administration under intense scrutiny. Opposition parties have demanded strict action following the court's intervention, while the ruling party prepares its legal and political response to the ongoing developments concerning the Chief Minister's office.