State vs Harcharan Bhullar and Krishanu Sharda — CBI corruption case

Arrest10 Oct 2026

Suspended DIG Harcharan Bhullar remanded to 8-day ED custody in money laundering case

A court has granted the Enforcement Directorate an 8-day remand of suspended Punjab Police DIG Harcharan Bhullar in connection with a money laundering investigation linked to the corruption case.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A court gave investigators permission to hold a suspended police officer for questioning.
Who:: The Enforcement Directorate is the agency investigating, the court is the CBI court, and the accused is Harcharan Bhullar, a suspended Punjab Police DIG.
When:: Reported on 10 Oct 2026.
Where:: Punjab and the CBI court.
Why:: He is being held because he is allegedly involved in a money laundering case linked to corruption.
What it means:: The Enforcement Directorate will now question him in custody for the duration of the order.

Hindustan Times

News17 Sep 2026

Punjab DIG bribery case: ED to interrogate middleman Krishanu Sharda

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is set to interrogate middleman Krishanu Sharda in connection with the Punjab DIG bribery case.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Enforcement Directorate will question a middleman involved in a bribery case.
Who:: The Enforcement Directorate is the investigation agency. Krishanu Sharda is the middleman. Harcharan Bhullar is the DIG.
When:: Reported on 17 Sep 2026.
Where:: Punjab and the CBI Court.
Why:: The interrogation is for the Punjab DIG bribery case.
What it means:: The Enforcement Directorate will now gather more information directly from the middleman.

The Tribune

Hearing17 Aug 2026

Chandigarh CBI court adjourns hearing in DIG Bhullar bribery case as witness falls ill

The Special CBI Court in Chandigarh adjourned a scheduled hearing in the bribery case after a prosecution witness fell ill, delaying the ongoing witness examinations.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The court delayed a scheduled meeting to hear evidence in the bribery case.
Who:: Harcharan Bhullar and Krishanu Sharda are the accused, the Central Bureau of Investigation is the prosecuting agency, and the Special CBI Court is the judicial body.
When:: Reported on 17 Aug 2026.
Where:: Chandigarh and the Special CBI Court.
Why:: A person scheduled to provide evidence for the prosecution became sick and could not attend.
What it means:: The planned questioning of witnesses must be put off until a later time.

The Tribune

Hearing17 Aug 2026

CBI Court adjourns hearing in graft case against suspended Punjab DIG Bhullar

The CBI Court in Chandigarh has adjourned the ongoing bribery proceedings involving suspended Punjab Police DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar and co-accused Krishanu Sharda.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The court postponed a meeting regarding a bribery case.
Who:: The accused are Harcharan Singh Bhullar, a suspended Punjab Police DIG, and Krishanu Sharda. The CBI is the investigating agency. The proceedings are in a CBI Court.
When:: Reported on 17 Aug 2026.
Where:: Chandigarh, CBI Court.
What it means:: The court will continue the legal proceedings against the accused at a later date.

The Tribune

Hearing12 Aug 2026

CBI begins examination of witnesses in corruption trial against suspended Punjab DIG Bhullar

The CBI has commenced witness examination in the trial phase following the chargesheet filing. The CBI had earlier apprehended Sharda on October 16, 2025, while allegedly accepting Rs 5 lakh as part of the demanded bribe from the complainant.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The prosecution has started questioning witnesses in court to prove its case against the accused.
Who:: The CBI is the investigation agency. The accused are suspended Punjab DIG Harcharan Bhullar and Krishanu Sharda. The CBI Court is the judicial body.
When:: Reported on 12 Aug 2026.
Where:: CBI Court, Punjab.
Why:: The court is moving to the trial phase after the CBI filed a formal list of charges.
What it means:: The trial has moved forward, and the court will now hear evidence from people involved in the case.

The Tribune

State vs Harcharan Bhullar and Krishanu Sharda — CBI corruption case

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