Cash-filled bags thrown from window during ED raid in Mohali
What's the story
A high-profile money laundering investigation in Punjab's real estate sector took a dramatic turn on Thursday. During an Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid at Western Towers in Kharar, Mohali, bags filled with cash were allegedly thrown from a ninth-floor flat. The incident unfolded as the ED was conducting simultaneous searches at 12 locations across Chandigarh, Mohali, and Patiala.
Investigation details
ED probing land fraud involving builders
The ED's investigation is centered on alleged land fraud involving builders and real estate companies. The agency is probing irregularities in obtaining change of land use (CLU) permissions from the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA). The accused are suspected of cheating buyers and diverting funds worth several crores. Among those under scrutiny is Nitin Gohal, an IT businessman believed to be connected to the case.
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Video shows bundles of cash on street
ED raids at a Mohali high-rise linked to an alleged fraud case created chaos after bags reportedly filled with ₹500 notes were thrown from the ninth floor.
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Accusations against Gohal
Allegations of political protection for builders' defaults
Gohal is accused of helping builders default on GMADA dues and arranging "political protection" for them. He is also said to have links with Rajbir Ghuman, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Eyewitnesses at Western Towers reported seeing two bags containing about ₹20 lakh in ₹500 denominations flung from Flat 906 soon after ED officials arrived. The bag was reportedly picked up by a driver in a white vehicle.
Political response
Bajwa reacts to raid on CM Mann's aide
The flat is reportedly linked to Gohal. Punjab Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa commented on the incident on X, saying, "A little bird told me that a central agency is conducting raids on close aides of the Punjab CM in Kharar." He added, "Whether this leads to real justice or the political 'washing machine' swings into action to clear all stains — only time will tell."