【Punjab, Indi】Punjab: ₹7 Crore Cash, 1.5 Kg Gold, Luxury Cars… Treasure Trove Found at Home of DIG with ₹2.16 Lakh Basic Salary

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Editor’s Note

This report details the arrest of a senior police official on corruption charges, underscoring ongoing efforts to combat graft within public institutions. The scale of assets recovered highlights the serious nature of the allegations.

पंजाब: 7 करोड़ कैश, 1.5 किलो सोना, लग्जरी कारें... सवा 2 लाख बेसिक सैलरी वाले DIG के घर से मिला खजाना
CBI Arrests DIG in Bribery Case

The CBI has arrested Punjab Police DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar on charges of demanding a bribe. Raids on his offices in Mohali and his bungalow in Chandigarh led to the recovery of ₹7 crore in cash, gold ornaments, luxury cars, and foreign liquor.

Details of the Raid and Recoveries

A 52-member CBI team from Delhi and Chandigarh conducted raids at his Mohali office and his bungalow in Sector-40, Chandigarh. From the bungalow, ₹7 crore in cash was recovered, stored in three bags and two suitcases. Officers had to requisition three note-counting machines to tally the money. Additionally, 1.5 kg of gold ornaments, luxury watches, foreign liquor, and a revolver were also seized.

Assets and Investigation

The CBI also found documents related to 15 properties and luxury cars belonging to the DIG. Expensive cars like BMW and Mercedes, along with bank locker keys, were seized from his bungalow. Harcharan is a 2009-batch IPS officer. His father, Mahal Singh Bhullar, is a former DGP of Punjab.

“According to CBI sources, the scrap dealer named several officers and employees who are also under surveillance. The businessman stated that several officials were involved in fulfilling the DIG’s bribe demand. The CBI is also investigating the involvement of other officers in this case.”
Salary and Declared Assets

Bhullar’s basic monthly salary is ₹2,16,600, in addition to other allowances. He has declared assets worth ₹15 crore, which include a farmhouse in Jalandhar and land plots in Chandigarh and Kapurthala.

Background and Alleged Record-Keeping

Harcharan Singh Bhullar is considered one of Punjab’s tough police officers. He was appointed DIG of Ropar Range on November 27, 2024.

“According to sources, DIG Bhullar allegedly maintained a detailed diary recording bribes. This diary reportedly noted the source and amount of each payment and a full account of its handling. The CBI is currently searching his Mohali office and Chandigarh home for this diary.”
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⏰ Published on: October 17, 2025