Trouble is mounting for Rajvir Singh Ghumman, the Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a fresh FIR against him. The case revolves around alleged corruption in the issuance of weapon licenses and irregularities in donations made to the Red Cross Society. The FIR has been registered at the agency headquarters in Delhi, and investigators have initiated moves to take control of all case-related files.
Economic Offense Wing Investigating Corruption Allegations
According to official sources, the Economic Offense-II branch of the CBI is probing the corruption allegations linked to the Punjab Chief Minister's OSD. Ghumman faces accusations of engaging in corrupt practices while facilitating weapon licenses, alongside allegations of financial discrepancies in funds collected for the Red Cross Society. Based on these allegations, the CBI registered the case under RC-220-2026/E-0013 at its Delhi headquarters and launched a formal inquiry.
Original Files Summoned From Mohali DC and Society
Pushing the investigation forward, the CBI's Economic Offense branch has directed the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Mohali to furnish records related to the issuance of weapon licenses. Furthermore, the agency has requisitioned the original files detailing the entire administrative process. In connection with the Red Cross donations, the CBI has sought financial statements from the district Red Cross branch, along with records concerning donations received by the Indian Red Cross Society's district unit and how those funds were expended.
Records Demanded on Donation Sources and Expenditure
The inquiries concerning the Indian Red Cross Society are centered on Mohali district. Apart from general financial records, the CBI has specifically questioned the society regarding the sources through which donations are gathered and the exact channels where these funds are utilized. All records pertaining to the collection and expenditure of these donations have been formally requested by the probing agency.
