Top Issues
- Reported
The Enforcement Directorate arrested a former Pathankot ADC, a stone crusher operator, and a businessman in connection with an illegal mining and land transfer case.
- Confirmed
EVM-VVPAT first-level checking began in Pathankot in preparation for the 2027 Punjab polls.
Key Insight
The Enforcement Directorate made arrests in an ongoing case involving land transfers and mining, which represents an enforcement action rather than a final legal finding of guilt. Preparations for upcoming elections have also begun with the checking of voting machines.
What citizens can do
Consult the office of the District Election Officer for information on poll preparation schedules, and monitor official updates from the district administration regarding administrative notices.
Sources
- Punjab: ED arrests ex-Pathankot ADC, crusher operator for ‘illegal’ transfer of land | Hindustan TimesHindustan Times (opens in a new tab)
- ED arrests former Punjab ADC, mining operator over Rs 367 crore illegal mining case in PathankotThe Statesman (opens in a new tab)
- Ex-Pathankot ADC Kuldeep Singh among 2 arrested by ED in PMLA caseThe Tribune (opens in a new tab)
- ED arrests former Pathankot ADC, businessman in illegal mining case, Rs 1.75 crore cash seized; AAP Minister Kataruchak's role under scannerPTC News (opens in a new tab)
- EVM-VVPAT first-level checking begins in Pathankot for 2027 Punjab pollsPunjab Newsline (opens in a new tab)
- ED arrests ex-Pathankot official for illegal transfer of over 91 acres of common land near Pakistan borderPunjab Kesari English (opens in a new tab)
- ED arrests former Pathankot ADC, stone crusher operator in Rs 367-crore illegal mining caseIBTimes India (opens in a new tab)
