CID takes over investigation of custodial death of Adil in Channagiri
Channagiri: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has taken over the investigation into the custodial death of Adil (33), which occurred on Friday, May 24. The incident has sparked significant unrest in the town, leading to an attack on the local police station by a mob, resulting in injuries to officers and damage to property.
Adil, a resident of Tipu Nagar in Channagiri, was detained by police for questioning in connection with a gambling case. Shortly after his detention, he reportedly developed a health complication. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Adil was declared dead upon arrival.
Following news of his death, a mob of at least 25 men besieged the Channagiri police station, vandalizing property and injuring 11 police officers. The protesters damaged vehicles and other station assets in their anger over Adil's alleged murder.
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Adil's family claims he was tortured by police while in custody, accusing them of causing his death. Contrarily, the police have stated that Adil died from a seizure. A post-mortem examination was conducted on Saturday, and the results are awaited to determine the exact cause of death.
In response to the violent protest, 25 individuals have been arrested. They face charges under Sections 353 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant) and 307 (attempt to murder) of the Indian Penal Code and have been remanded to judicial custody.
The situation in Channagiri remains tense but has stabilized, according to the police. Reinforcements from Chitradurga, Davanagere, and Shivamogga have been deployed to maintain order in the town. Five police teams have been formed to investigate the incident thoroughly.
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ED raids in case against former Punjab Police DIG Bhullar, linked entities
Chandigarh (PTI): The Enforcement Directorate on Monday conducted searches at multiple locations in Punjab as part of a money laundering probe against former state police DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar and entities linked to him, officials said.
They said about 11 premises in Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Patiala, Nabha and Jalandhar linked to the accused, his associates and suspected benamidars (the owner in whose name a benami property is held) are being covered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) probe stems from a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) case registered against Bhullar on allegations that he sought illegal gratification through a middleman for settlement of a criminal case, along with detection of assets disproportionate to known sources of income.
The searches aim to trace further proceeds of the alleged crime, identify benami assets and gather evidence related to money laundering, ED officials said.
Bhullar, who was serving as the deputy inspector general (DIG) of police (Ropar Range), was arrested by the CBI in October 2025 after a scrap dealer alleged that bribe was demanded from him through an intermediary to settle a case.
