CBI probe into alleged corruption in Punjab Chief Minister's Office

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1. News17 Oct 2026

   Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's OSD appeared before CBI, questioned for 5.5 hours regarding corruption allegations in CMO

   Alleged [matters] related to CMO from Punjab Chief Minister's OSD Rajbir Ghumman...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   An official from the Chief Minister's office was questioned by investigators for several hours.

   Who:

   Rajbir Ghumman is the Officer on Special Duty being questioned and the Central Bureau of Investigation is the agency conducting the probe.

   When:

   Reported on 17 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Punjab.

   Why:

   He was questioned regarding alleged corruption matters related to the Chief Minister's office.

   What it means:

   The agency is gathering information directly from a staff member as part of its ongoing corruption investigation.

   Dainik Jagran
2. News21 Sep 2026

   CBI Open To Probe Corruption Charges Against Punjab Chief Minister's Office

   The development comes in a public interest litigation (PIL) filed before the High Court seeking a court-monitored CBI investigation into an...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Central Bureau of Investigation said it is ready to look into corruption allegations.

   Who:

   The Central Bureau of Investigation is the investigative agency. The Punjab Chief Minister's Office is the subject of the allegations. The High Court is the court hearing the matter.

   When:

   Reported on 21 Sep 2026.

   Where:

   Punjab and the High Court.

   Why:

   A citizen filed a petition asking for a court-monitored investigation into alleged corruption.

   What it means:

   The court is considering whether to order an official investigation into the office.

   NDTV