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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…

25 Jun

Bikram Singh Majithia Detained by Vigilance Bureau Amid Ongoing Investigation

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Amritsar (National Times): In a significant political development, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) senior leader and former Punjab cabinet minister Bikram Singh Majithia was detained by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Wednesday morning, following a raid at his residence in Majitha. According to officials, a large team of around 30 Vigilance officers entered Majithia's house early in the day and carried out a search operation lasting several hours. The officers reportedly examined financial and property-related documents before detaining the veteran leader for questioning in an ongoing investigation. Sources suggest that the action is part of an inquiry into alleged disproportionate assets…

25 Jun

Heated Exchange Erupts as Bikram Majithia, Vigilance Bureau Officials Clash Over Alleged “Trespassing” During Raid

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Amritsar (National Times): Tensions flared on Wednesday morning when a team of over 25 officials from the Punjab Vigilance Bureau raided the residence of senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and former cabinet minister Bikram Singh Majithia in Majitha, near Amritsar. The raid, reportedly part of an ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities, quickly escalated into a verbal standoff as Majithia and his family accused the officials of “trespassing” and using excessive force. According to sources, the officials entered Majithia’s residence around 7 a.m. and instructed him to cooperate with the investigation. However, the situation turned contentious when SAD MLA…

25 Jun

Vigilance Bureau Raids Bikram Singh Majithia’s House

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Amritsar (National Times): A team from the Punjab Vigilance Bureau raided the residence of senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former minister Bikram Singh Majithia on Wednesday morning in connection with an ongoing probe into alleged corruption and misuse of power. The raid, which began early in the morning at Majithia’s residence in Majitha, near Amritsar, continued for several hours. Officials from the bureau were seen examining documents and other materials, reportedly related to Majithia’s past tenure in the Punjab government. Tight security was deployed around the premises, with no one allowed to enter or leave the house during the…

21 Apr

Majithia Accuses Amritpal Singh, Waris Punjab De of Plotting Political Killings, Demands Arrests and NIA Probe

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Chandigarh, April 21, 2025 — Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia has alleged a grave conspiracy involving members of the Waris Punjab De party and MP Amritpal Singh, accusing them of planning political assassinations, including a plot targeting the Union Home Minister. He demanded the immediate arrest of all individuals linked to a WhatsApp group where these plots were allegedly discussed.In a sensational press conference, Majithia played audio clips of Amritpal Singh purportedly admitting to criminal activities, including dacoities, ties with gangster Jaipal Bhullar, and knowing the whereabouts of looted gold and money. He claimed these revelations exposed…