High Court orders CBI probe into corruption charges against individuals linked to AAP government
Opposition corners AAP over its ‘zero-tolerance’ claim; the petition relates to allegations of the involvement of senior officers of Punjab in various scams, including cash for transfers, cash in return for favourable policies, and cash for tenders
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has mandated a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into corruption allegations against individuals associated with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led government in Punjab, igniting controversy within the state's political landscape. Concluding its ruling on a public interest litigation case, the court expressed its dissatisfaction with the Punjab Police's handling of the case and deemed a fair and transparent investigation necessary.
The court further directed that the State of Punjab and Punjab Police provide full assistance to the CBI in carrying out the investigation. The petition, filed by advocate Nikhil Saraf, revolves around allegations of senior officials in Punjab being implicated in various scams such as cash for transfers, cash in return for favorable policies, and cash for tenders.
These irregularities, despite being reported to the Punjab Police by the Enforcement Directorate, have not been investigated so far. Opposition parties have criticized the AAP government, with the Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Assembly demanding the Chief Minister's resignation and questioning the government's honesty.
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