Sand Mining Case
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Sand Mining Case: Big action by ED in Punjab, Raided ten Locations, including CM Channi's Relatives
In connection with the illegal sand mining case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the home of a close relative of Punjab Chief Minister Charanjeet Singh Channi. The ED has raided 9 more locations in addition to the location of CM Channi's relative. The ED raid has been ongoing since Tuesday morning. Raids are taking conducted in several locations, including Mohali. The house of the Homeland Society in Mohali, which is being seized, is claimed to be a close relative of CM Channi, according to ED sources. Although this has not been confirmed by ED.
Honey's name was mentioned in a sand mining case
The close relative who is being told is the son of CM Channi's brother-in-law, according to ED sources. Bhupinder Singh Honey is his name. Honey's name was mentioned in a sand mining case filed by the ED against Kudratdeep Singh in 2018. The ED is acting following the terms of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
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Officials are searching for each and everything
'The ED team, which comprises CRPF officers, arrived at 8 a.m.,' said the Homeland Society's manager. Officials informed us that the tower would be moved to number 5of 53. Both entrances have been shut. Those folks are still inside, even though the gate was opened at 9 a.m. Bhupinder Singh Honey is the renter, he said. The owner of the house is unknown.
The problem of sand mining has been brought up by Kejriwal
Let us tell you that Arvind Kejriwal, the Aam Aadmi Party's Convener and Delhi Chief Minister, has tackled the issue of illicit sand mining in Punjab. During his Punjab tour, Kejriwal remarked, "I've been watching illicit sand mining in Chamkaur Sahib, the parliamentary constituency of Punjab CM, for the previous few days." It's difficult to imagine he's unaware of what's going on in his neighborhood.
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Opponents have made CM Channi a target in this case
Kejriwal also said that CM Channi is facing serious allegations of sand theft. Punjab wants to know if he's the owner of illicit sand mining, if he's in a partnership, or if he's a security guard for others. Punjab's assembly elections are set to take place on February 20, and the situation is rapidly deteriorating. Opponents have made CM Channi a target in this case.