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Indian Express
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
AAP posts interviews of drug convicts who are demanding my security removal: Ex-ED officer
Former Enforcement Directorate (ED) deputy director Niranjan Singh, who had probed the Rs 6,000-crore Jagdish Singh Bhola synthetic drug racket and also questioned former Punjab revenue minister Bikram Singh Majithia in this connection, wrote to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday, stating the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on its social media platforms shared interviews of some of the convicts and undertrials in the case, demanding removal of his security. 'This gives the impression that these criminals are being protected to target and endanger my security,' he said, urging him to 'ensure their nefarious intentions do not succeed'. Singh wrote, 'I was investigating the cases of international drug trafficking in Punjab in the ED under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The investigation into these cases was being monitored by the Hon'ble Punjab and Haryana High Court in C WP 20359-2013 (O&M), and the Hon'ble High Court ordered the government of Punjab vide orders dated. 15.09.2014 to provide security to the undersigned as the persons to be investigated/ interrogated were part of international drug trafficking.' 'The purpose of security was to ensure confidence and safety for the I0 (investigation officer) to work fearlessly to discharge the duties of investigation and prosecution of the accused. I investigated the matter, filed 07 chargesheets against 71 accused persons, attaching properties/assets of accused worth many hundred crores of rupees and succeeded in securing convictions/ punishment of 19 accused persons in 2024 and trials against the remaining 45 accused are pending in the Special Court in Mohali,' Singh stated. The letter further reads: 'It has appeared in social media that some persons convicted of drug trafficking/ money laundering by the trial courts are giving interviews in which they are questioning the security cover provided to the undersigned publicly, calling for removal of the security and these interviews are being shared by the Aam Aadmi Party on its social media platforms, which gives an impression that these criminals are being protected to target and endanger my security.' 'It is, therefore, requested that the government take appropriate action in the matter to ensure that the criminals, convicted/ facing trial, do not succeed in their nefarious intentions,' he urged the CM. A copy of his letter was also sent to the DGP, Punjab Police.
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Punjab govt ignored FIR, blocked action': ED ex-official says convicts named Bikram Singh Majithia
Mohali: Former ED deputy director Niranjan Singh on Saturday said that though SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia 's name had not emerged directly in the Rs 6,000-crore drug and money laundering racket which he probed, several convicted accused had mentioned him. Talking to media after recording his statement with the Punjab vigilance bureau (VB) in connection with the latest disproportionate assets (DA) case against Majithia, Singh said drug kingpin Jagdish Singh Bhola had also named the former Punjab minister belonging to the Shiromani Akali Dal. "Multiple accused took his name. I was pressurised at the time not to proceed further in that direction. The then Punjab govt ignored the FIR and blocked further action," Singh said. Niranjan Singh had led the investigation into the Rs 6,000-crore case, He added that despite the pressure, he continued with the case and secured convictions for 17 accused. "When I resigned in protest, the high court stayed my resignation and ordered me to carry on with the investigation," he added. Clarifying his appearance before the bureau, Singh said the present case pertained to disproportionate assets, but he shared the same foundational links to the earlier drug investigation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo "I informed vigilance that all related documents and recorded statements are available in the ED's record room. They can access those records, and if needed, I am willing to assist again," he said. He reiterated his personal commitment to the fight against drug trafficking . "I stand with Punjab in its battle against drugs. I've always stood on the side of truth," he said. Majithia, who has consistently denied the charges, was recently arrested by VB from his Amritsar residence in a fresh FIR. He has been remanded in police custody for seven days. BOX The 6,000cr case On July 30 last year, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) special court found former deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Jagdish Singh Bhola and 17 others guilty in a massive drug trafficking case worth approximately Rs 6,000 crore The case, which surfaced in March 2013, came to light following the arrest of Canadian NRI Anoop Singh Kahlon in Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab Bhola, a dismissed DSP and Arjuna Award winner for his feats in wrestling, was subsequently arrested, sparking controversy with his allegations against prominent figures The case unveiled a major international drug trafficking racket, with Bhola's claims implicating high-profile individuals, including politician Bikram Singh Majithia.
