Lookout Notice Issued Against Former Punjab Minister Manpreet Badal In Corruption Case

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau has issued a lookout notice against former state finance minister Manpreet Singh Badal, who is no a BJP leader, in a corruption case involving a land deal. Five others have also been booked in the case while three persons have been arrested. Bathinda Development Authority (BDA) chief administrator Bikramjit Shergill has been booked in the case, reported news agency PTI.

The four others booked in the case on Sunday night are Rajiv Kumar, Amandeep Singh, Vikas Arora and Pankaj, an official was quoted as saying by PTI. The alleged irregularities concern the acquisition of a property situated in Bathinda. Rajiv Kumar, Amandeep Singh, and Vikas Arora have already been arrested an official told the news agency.

Punjab's Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann, took a dig at Badal, observing that those who once prided themselves on their integrity are now attempting to evade legal consequences. "The distinction between speaking the truth and standing by it is substantial," Mann said. He pointed out that these leaders had previously indicated their willingness to accept any legal measures taken against them, yet they are now seeking legal protection against arrest.