ED Raids Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora’s Premises

Chandigarh, May 9, 2026 The Enforcement Directorate carried out raids at multiple locations linked to Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora, bringing fresh political attention to the ongoing investigations in the state. The searches were conducted in connection with alleged financial irregularities and related matters being probed by the agency. According to reports, the ED teams searched properties associated with Sanjeev Arora and his close associates in Punjab. The action is said to be linked to an investigation involving business dealings and suspected violations under financial laws. Officials carried out searches at residential and office premises as part of the operation. Reacting to the development, political reactions emerged from different parties. The Aam Aadmi Party termed the raids as “political vendetta,” while opposition leaders supported the ED’s action. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stated that the raids were unrelated to the Punjab government and said investigative agencies are free to conduct probes. The raids have once again intensified the political atmosphere in Punjab, with the investigation likely to remain in focus in the coming days. As agencies continue their inquiry, the case is expected to trigger further debate over governance, accountability, and political targeting.