Sanjeev Arora Archives - National Times

12 May

Sanjeev Arora Moves High Court Against ED Detention, Calls Arrest Procedurally Flawed

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora has knocked on the doors of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate and seeking his release, alleging that the action was carried out in violation of legal procedure and constitutional safeguards. Arora, who was taken into custody on May 9 under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), has argued that his detention is unjustified and lacks valid legal grounds. In his plea, he contended that the arrest was executed without proper application of law and was contrary to the protections guaranteed under the…

10 May

AAP launches statewide protests in Punjab against BJP following ED action on Sanjeev Arora

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, BJP, ED raids, Harpal Cheema, Punjab, Sanjeev Arora

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday launched statewide protests against the BJP-led Central Government, asserting that the BJP is misusing central agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED), CBI and Income Tax Department to target opposition leaders and destabilize non-BJP governments. AAP leaders and karyakartas staged demonstrations and gheraoed BJP offices at district headquarters across Punjab, raising slogans against Narendra Modi and the BJP government over the ED action against Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora. The protests were held in districts including Hoshiarpur, Patiala, Mohali and several other parts of Punjab, where AAP leaders noted that the BJP…

10 May

Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora Remanded to ED Custody for 7 Days in Alleged Rs 100-Crore GST Fraud Case

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A court in Gurugram on Saturday night sent Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora to seven-day custody of the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an alleged money laundering case linked to fraudulent GST transactions exceeding Rs 100 crore. The action came after the agency arrested the senior Aam Aadmi Party leader following extensive searches conducted at several premises associated with him and his business interests across Delhi, Gurugram and Chandigarh under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Investigators had requested 10 days of custodial interrogation, arguing that further questioning was necessary to trace the financial trail…

10 May

AAP Slams Arrest of Minister Sanjeev Arora as Politically Motivated Vendetta

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Aman Arora, Chandigarh News, ED raid, Harpal Cheema, political vendetta, Punjab politics, Sanjeev Arora

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) declared the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid at Minister Sanjeev Arora’s residence and his arrest as a completely politically motivated act. Condemning the BJP-led Central Government in the strongest terms, AAP said that whenever the BJP sees itself losing political ground in elections, it conspires to crush the voice of the opposition by unleashing investigative agencies against them. The action against Sanjeev Arora is part of that same politics of vendetta. On this, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated, “Just as BJP misused the machinery of ED, CBI and other central agencies…

10 May

Sanjeev Arora’s Company Rejects ED Allegations, Says Mobile Exports Were Genuine and Fully Verified

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabED raid Punjab, GST fraud allegations, Hampton Sky Realty, IMEI verification, mobile export case, Sanjeev Arora

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Hampton Sky Realty Limited, formerly known as Ritesh Properties and Industries Limited, on Friday issued a detailed statement defending its business operations and rejecting allegations linked to Enforcement Directorate (ED) proceedings.The company, associated with Punjab Cabinet Minister and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora, said it had “complete faith” in the legal and constitutional framework of the country and asserted that all its export transactions were genuine, transparent and fully verified by multiple statutory authorities.In its official statement, the company said it entered the mobile-phone export business in May 2023 in line with the Centre’s “Make in…

09 May

Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora Arrested by ED in Money Laundering Probe

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant political development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora in connection with an alleged money laundering case. The arrest followed a high-intensity raid at his residence that began early Wednesday morning. Witnesses reported seeing eight ED vehicles stationed outside the minister’s home during the operation, which marks a major escalation in the ongoing investigation into his financial dealings. According to agency sources, the ED has uncovered an extensive financial network involving Arora’s companies. The central agency alleges that more than ₹100 crore worth of mobile phones were involved in a…

09 May

Bhagwant Mann reacts strongly to ED raids on Sanjeev Arora

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Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has reacted strongly to ED raids on Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora and said that Punjab is land of Guru Sahib and Aurangzeb had failed to get it surrender. He said that this is land of Bhagat Singh and even British had failed to get them bow down. He said that Punjab will never surrender to Modi’s tactics and alliance of BJP-ED will end from Punjab.

09 May

Enforcement Directorate Searches Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora’s Home Again in Ongoing Investigation

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday launched another search operation at the Chandigarh residence of Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora, intensifying its ongoing investigation into suspected financial irregularities. A team of ED officials reached the minister’s residence in the morning, with multiple agency vehicles seen stationed outside the premises as the search continued for several hours. This is the third time Arora’s property has been searched in connection with the case. The agency had earlier conducted raids on April 17 at several locations associated with the minister, including residential and office premises. No official response from Minister Sanjeev…

27 Apr

Punjab Govt Claims Full Preparedness as Power Demand Surges to 12,000 MW

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, electricity demand 2026, Mission Roshan Punjab, PSPCL, Punjab power supply, Sanjeev Arora

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Facing a sharp and sudden surge in electricity demand driven by an intense heatwave, the Bhagwant Mann Government has moved swiftly to ensure uninterrupted power supply across Punjab, with Power Minister Sanjeev Arora asserting that Punjab remains firmly in control even as demand skyrocketed from 7,900 MW to over 12,000 MW within just ten days. Backed by a ₹6,000+ crore infrastructure overhaul under Mission Roshan Punjab and a nearly 70% reduction in unplanned outages, the state’s power utility Punjab State Power Corporation (PSPCL) has managed to maintain grid stability at a time when several parts of the…

17 Apr

ED Search at Ludhiana Residence: Sanjeev Arora Says He Will Cooperate Fully

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Central investigative agency Enforcement Directorate conducted a search at the residence of Ludhiana-based businessman Sanjeev Arora on Friday morning, drawing attention to a developing inquiry whose details remain undisclosed. Reacting shortly after the development, Arora confirmed the action and maintained a composed stance. In his statement, he said that officials had visited his premises and emphasized his willingness to assist the investigation in every possible manner. He added that he believes the facts will ultimately come to light. While authorities have not shared specifics about the case, such searches are typically linked to financial scrutiny under laws…