Assets Worth Rs 1.32 Crore of Former Punjab Police Inspector Inderjit Singh Attached for Alleged Corruption in Drug Smuggling Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken action against former Punjab Police inspector Inderjit Singh by attaching assets worth over Rs 1.32 crore under the anti-money laundering law. The move comes in connection with Singh’s alleged involvement in corruption while investigating a case against a drug smuggler.
Property and Fixed Deposit Seized
In its provisional order issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, the ED has attached a residential property located in Chheharta, Amritsar district, with a market value of approximately Rs 1 crore. Additionally, a fixed deposit of Rs 32.42 lakh has also been seized during the investigation.
Allegations of Corruption and Illegal Gratification
According to the charge sheet filed by the Punjab Police’s Special Task Force, former inspector Inderjit Singh had arrested a drug smuggler. However, he is now accused of pressurizing the family of the smuggler through his accomplice. In exchange for helping the smuggler secure bail, Singh allegedly obtained ownership of a residential property registered under a relative’s name.
Furthermore, it is alleged that Singh received illegal gratification amounting to Rs 39 lakh in cash from the family members of the smuggler, facilitated by his accomplice. This payment was purportedly made to prevent the framing of another case against the smuggler and his family.
Assets Obtained through Illicit Means
The Enforcement Directorate states that the attached immovable property and fixed deposit were directly acquired by former inspector Inderjit Singh as a result of the scheduled offense. The action has been taken to investigate and curb the alleged money laundering activities associated with corruption in the drug smuggling case.