Enforcement Directorate escalates money laundering probe against Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora with fresh raids across five locations including his Chandigarh residence and a Gurugram real estate firm.

Enforcement Directorate escalates money laundering probe against Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora with fresh raids across five locations including his Chandigarh residence and a Gurugram real estate firm. The action marks the third ED search of Arora's premises within one year, conducted under criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Earlier raids in April were conducted under civil FEMA provisions. The case traces back to 2024 when Arora, then a Rajya Sabha MP, faced investigation linked to alleged misuse of industrial land for residential projects. Political tensions escalate as Punjab Chief Minister Mann characterizes the raids as politically motivated tactics, while opposition leaders allege the agency operates under political influence rather than independent investigation protocols.