Punjab

Bharat Inder Chahal Evades Arrest in Disproportionate Assets Case

Chandigarh: The Former Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh’s advisor, Bharat Inder Chahal, remains at large as the vigilance team struggles to apprehend him in connection with a case involving disproportionate assets. Despite continuous raids by the vigilance team, Chahal has managed to evade arrest, sparking anticipation over the ongoing investigation. Sources reveal that Chahal has recently submitted an anticipatory bail petition in the Patiala court, with the hearing scheduled for Monday.

In the midst of intensified efforts by the vigilance team to locate and apprehend Bharat Inder Chahal, he has undergone several rounds of summoning and interrogation. Surprisingly, despite repeated summons, Chahal has not appeared in court, and the vigilance team took the step of registering the case after extended hours of questioning. With Chahal’s whereabouts still undisclosed, the vigilance team has initiated a series of raids at possible locations associated with him. The vigilance authorities have affirmed their commitment to persistently conduct these raids until there is a breakthrough in the case.

The allegations against Bharat Inder Chahal involve the accumulation of wealth that reportedly exceeds his known sources of income by a staggering 305 percent. The ongoing vigilance investigation has exposed that during the period from March 2017 to September 2021, the combined income of Chahal, a former media consultant, and his family members totaled Rs 7,85,16,905, while their expenditures surged to Rs 31,79,89,011, marking an alarming increase of approximately 305 percent.

The case has garnered significant attention, underscoring the urgency of addressing cases of alleged financial impropriety and misuse of public office. As the legal proceedings unfold, Bharat Inder Chahal’s anticipated court appearance on Monday is poised to shed more light on the intricate details of the case, while the vigilance team’s continued efforts to locate him underscore the determination to ensure accountability and uphold the rule of law.

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