Summons on the wall: CBI pastes notice outside residence of Punjab CM's OSD
The CBI has issued a summons to the OSD of Punjab's Chief Minister regarding a corruption investigation involving bribery and the manipulation of government postings. The agency conducted searches across multiple locations to seize evidence related to the case.
Why it matters
This investigation highlights ongoing concerns regarding administrative corruption and the integrity of government appointments in India.
NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has pasted a summons outside the residence of Rajbir Ghuman, officer on special duty (OSD) to Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann, in an alleged corruption case involving claims of bribery to influence government postings and decisions. The agency has registered an FIR against Ghuman and his associates following orders from the Punjab and Haryana High Court and a report from the Enforcement Directorate (ED).The CBI's move came after Ghuman did not appear before the agency at its Chandigarh office on Wednesday for questioning. He had reportedly been asked to appear at 2.30pm.
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