Punjab’s loot was never confined to the corridors of politics alone; it seeped into the veins of the entire administrative machinery. What is surfacing today is only the tip of the iceberg. Many Bhullar-like figures — those who misused their power and position for personal gain — are still sitting comfortably in command, manipulating systems meant to serve the people. The rot runs deep, and the real challenge lies in identifying how far this nexus extends between politicians, bureaucrats, and their loyal operatives who have collectively drained the state’s resources.
The case of DIG Harcharan Bhullar, who was arrested by the CBI, has opened a Pandora’s box of corruption in Punjab’s bureaucracy. What initially appeared to be an isolated instance of misconduct now seems to be connected to a larger web of deceit. Reliable sources indicate that the investigation has led to the doorstep of several senior Punjab leaders and influential personalities. The revelations emerging from this probe are expected to shake the state’s political and administrative foundations.
If a truly honest and impartial inquiry is conducted, it could expose how deep the network of corruption has penetrated over the years. Half of Punjab’s bureaucracy would likely be left scrambling for cover, unable to justify the lavish lifestyles built on the people’s suffering. The people of Punjab have long suspected that behind every scam and scandal lies a hidden chain of powerful men shielding each other. Now, with the CBI tightening its grip, the days of unchecked impunity may finally be numbered — and Punjab might at last get a glimpse of the truth behind decades of betrayal.