PUNJAB NEWS: Gulzar Singh Suicide Case: HC to Hear Plea Seeking CBI Probe Today
The court asked the Punjab government for a progress report as it weighs a petition to shift the probe from police to the Central Bureau of Investigation.
- On Wednesday, The High Court sought a status report from Punjab regarding the investigation into the Gulzar Singh suicide case, requesting detailed progress updates and actions taken so far.
- Before his death, Gulzar Singh recorded a video alleging involvement by Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and citing drug-related issues; his son, Arvind, petitioned the court to transfer the probe to the Central Bureau.
- Opposition leaders, including Punjab Congress's Sachin Pilot, Shiromani Akali Dal's Bikram Singh Majithia, and BJP's Tarun Chugh, have staged protests demanding accountability from Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the state government.
- Pending review of the status report, The High Court has not yet decided on transferring the investigation to the CBI, which remains with the Punjab Police.
- A next hearing scheduled for October 6 will evaluate the Punjab Police's findings and determine whether the case transfers to the CBI or remains under state jurisdiction.
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PUNJAB NEWS: Gulzar Singh Suicide Case: HC to Hear Plea Seeking CBI Probe Today
Punjab’s Gulzar Singh suicide case is set for a crucial hearing in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, where a plea seeking a CBI investigationwill be considered. Gulzar Singh’s son, Arvind, has approached the court seeking transfer of the case from the Punjab Police to the Central Bureau of Investigation, citing dissatisfaction with the ongoing probe. The case hasalso triggered a political confrontation in Punjab, with opposition partiesraising …
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