Dharamsot on 4-days police custody; produced in Mohali court
Tuesday, 16 January 2024
Former Punjab Forest Minister Sadhu Singh Dharamsot was produced in a Mohali court a day after being arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The ED sought a 10-day custodial interrogation, alleging his involvement in an alleged forest scam in the state. The court granted 4 days of custody for further investigation into the accusations. The charges include bribery in the state forest department related to permits for tree felling and transfer/posting, among other allegations.
Former Punjab Forest Minister Sadhu Singh Dharamsot was produced in a Mohali court a day after being arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The ED sought a 10-day custodial interrogation, alleging his involvement in an alleged forest scam in the state. The court granted 4 days of custody for further investigation into the accusations. The charges include bribery in the state forest department related to permits for tree felling and transfer/posting, among other allegations.
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