Bathinda (Gurpreet Singh): Reports of action by a central investigative agency at Park Hospital in Bathinda today have triggered a stir. According to the information available, an investigation team that arrived at the hospital is reportedly said to have taken possession of mobile phones belonging to staff members.
Security personnel deployed at the hospital have also reportedly been instructed not to allow anyone to enter the premises. Strict directions have allegedly been issued regarding entry, including access for police officials.
Action Reportedly Underway at Multiple Locations Across Punjab
According to sources, the operation may not be limited to Bathinda, with reports suggesting that other locations associated with the Park Hospitals chain in Punjab may also be under investigation.
However, there has been no official confirmation so far regarding simultaneous raids across Punjab, the precise reasons for the investigation, or the nature of the action being carried out by the agency concerned.
ED Raid or Income Tax Department Investigation?
One of the key questions surrounding the operation concerns the identity of the agency conducting it. While some accounts describe the action as a raid by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), information suggests that hospital officials have identified it as an operation by the Income Tax Department.
As a result, the exact nature of the investigation remains unclear. Until the concerned department issues an official statement, it would be premature to conclude whether the operation is being conducted by the ED or the Income Tax Department.
Mobile Phones Reportedly Seized, Entry Restricted
According to the information available, the investigation team has taken possession of mobile phones belonging to hospital staff and instructed security personnel to prevent outsiders from entering the premises.
However, no official details have been released regarding the reported seizure of mobile phones, the reasons behind the action, or the other measures being undertaken during the investigation.
Investigation Findings Awaited
Several questions remain unanswered regarding the operation. These include the case to which the investigation relates, whether the action is limited to examining financial records, and whether similar operations are being conducted at other hospitals across Punjab.
Clarity on these issues is expected only after the agency concerned releases an official statement or provides further details about the investigation.
