Bikram Majithia Archives - National Times

30 Nov

Aide of Bikram Singh Majithia Held by Vigilance Bureau in Liquor-Linked Probe

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Vigilance Bureau has arrested Harpreet Singh Gulati, identified as a long-time associate of former cabinet minister and Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, as part of its widening investigation into alleged financial irregularities. Sources in the Bureau said Gulati was taken into custody following evidence that connected him to a network of liquor firms—including Akash Spriti, UV Enterprise and AD Enterprise—believed to be central to the probe. Investigators claim he oversaw cash movements for these businesses and channelled funds on behalf of the former minister. According to officials, inquiries so far suggest that several…

28 Aug

Akali Leader Bikram Majithia’s Judicial Custody Extended Till September 6 in Drug-Linked Money Laundering Case

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant setback for senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, a local court on Thursday extended his judicial custody until September 6 in connection with disproportionate assets and alleged money laundering cases tied to the drug trade. Majithia, currently lodged in New Nabha Jail near Patiala, had his bail plea rejected earlier, with the court citing the serious nature of the charges and the ongoing investigation by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau. Sources indicate that the bureau is still scrutinizing financial transactions and property records allegedly linked to Majithia, and more evidence is expected…

05 Aug

Majithia’s Barrack Transfer Request Deferred, Bail Plea Hearing Set for Tomorrow

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Mohali — The hearing on Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia’s petition seeking a change of barrack in jail has been postponed. The court announced that the matter will now be heard alongside his bail plea, which is already scheduled for hearing tomorrow.Majithia, currently lodged in jail in a high-profile drug case, had requested a shift to a different barrack, citing personal and legal reasons. The court, however, decided to club the plea with his pending bail application, deferring any separate decision on the barrack change for the time being.The courtroom witnessed heightened security, with a strong police presence…

26 Jul

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Capt Amarinder Singh for Defending Bikram Majithia, Calls Out “Hypocrisy” on Drug Issue

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Chandigarh (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has launched a scathing attack on former CM Captain Amarinder Singh for defending Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, an accused in a high-profile drug case. The sharp political exchange comes after Captain Amarinder criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for what he termed as "political vendetta" and "assault on democracy." Reacting strongly to Amarinder Singh’s statement, CM Bhagwant Mann said,“Captain Sahib, today you’re suddenly concerned about the human rights of drug smugglers… When people’s sons were writhing in agony and dying under your and your nephew’s rule, you were…

06 Jul

Bikram Singh Majithia Sent to Nabha Jail in Disproportionate Assets Case, Judicial Custody Till July 19

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Mohali (National Times): In a high-profile development, senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and former Punjab cabinet minister Bikram Singh Majithia was sent to judicial custody and lodged at Nabha Jail on Saturday in connection with a disproportionate assets case being probed by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau. Majithia was produced before the duty magistrate in Mohali after the completion of his extended four-day vigilance remand. The court ordered that he be placed in judicial custody till the next hearing on July 19. Vigilance Bureau Alleges Drug Money, Benami Assets According to officials, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau is investigating serious allegations…

04 Jul

No Relief for Bikram Singh Majithia: Punjab-Haryana High Court Defers Hearing Till July 8

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Chandigarh (National Times): In a setback to Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and former Punjab cabinet minister Bikram Singh Majithia, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has deferred the hearing on his petition challenging his arrest and remand. The matter will now be heard on July 8, 2025, with no interim relief being offered to the senior Akali leader. Majithia had approached the High Court challenging the June 26 remand order issued by the Mohali District Court, terming his arrest and subsequent police remand as illegal. However, during the hearing, the Advocate General (AG) of Punjab argued that the petition…

01 Jul

NCB Seeks Joint Interrogation of Bikram Singh Majithia in Drug Case with Punjab Vigilance Bureau

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Amritsar (National Times): In a significant development linked to the ongoing crackdown on drug networks in Punjab, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has formally written to the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) seeking joint interrogation of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and former Punjab minister Bikram Singh Majithia, who was arrested on June 25. According to an NCB official who shared the contents of the letter, Majithia was taken into custody by the vigilance bureau for his alleged role in facilitating massive laundering operations connected to drug money. NCB Cites Seriousness of Offences The letter, sent by the Amritsar zonal unit…

29 Jun

Bikram Majithia to Be Taken to Multiple Sites in Drug Money Laundering Probe

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Chandigarh, June 29, 2025 — In a significant escalation of the probe into alleged drug money laundering, enforcement agencies are set to escort senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia to multiple locations across Punjab and Himachal Pradesh on Monday for verification linked to the ongoing investigation.Sources said the probe has gained momentum following fresh statements from several key witnesses, which have led authorities to identify new sites requiring physical verification to substantiate evidence gathered so far.Officials confirmed Majithia will be taken to various locations to cross-check details connected to financial transactions and logistical networks suspected of being…

27 Jun

New Case Likely Against Bikram Singh Majithia as Vigilance Team Alleges Obstruction and Threats

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Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab Police is reportedly preparing to register a fresh case against senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and former cabinet minister Bikram Singh Majithia. The development comes after a complaint was filed by the state Vigilance Bureau, which had visited Majithia’s residence earlier this week as part of an ongoing investigation. According to sources, the Vigilance Bureau team has accused Majithia of threatening officials during the raid, provoking his supporters to attack the team, and obstructing a lawful search of his premises. The team was reportedly acting on credible intelligence that suggested the presence of documents…

25 Jun

Bikram Singh Majithia Arrested by Punjab Vigilance Bureau in Fresh Disproportionate Assets Case

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Amritsar/Chandigarh (National Times): In a major development with significant political ramifications, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) on Wednesday arrested Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and former state minister Bikram Singh Majithia following raids conducted at his Amritsar residence and multiple other properties across the state. The arrest comes under a fresh FIR registered in a disproportionate assets case. According to senior VB officials, the raids were part of an extensive operation that covered 25 locations across Punjab, including nine sites in Amritsar district alone. The agency stated that the new FIR was the outcome of revelations made during the ongoing…