ED Raids Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora’s House Early Morning, Officials Arrive in 20 Vehicles

Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora’s residence was searched by India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday morning, officials said, as part of an ongoing investigation linked to alleged financial irregularities.

Teams of ED officers arrived at the minister’s premises in a convoy of nearly 20 vehicles, according to local media reports. Security personnel were also deployed outside the residence during the operation.

The federal agency has not yet released an official statement detailing the exact allegations or the scope of the investigation. However, sources familiar with the matter told local media that the searches are connected to financial transactions currently under scrutiny.

Mr Arora, a prominent leader in Punjab’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has not publicly responded to the raids so far. Party leaders, meanwhile, questioned the timing of the action and accused central agencies of targeting opposition politicians.

Opposition parties have demanded transparency in the investigation and urged authorities to disclose details of the case. The development has triggered fresh political debate in Punjab, where relations between opposition leaders and federal investigative agencies have frequently been contentious.

Visuals broadcast by several Indian news channels showed ED officials entering and exiting the minister’s residence while supporters gathered nearby.

The Enforcement Directorate is India’s federal agency responsible for investigating financial crimes, including money laundering and violations of foreign exchange laws. In recent years, raids involving prominent political figures have often led to political controversy and allegations of misuse of investigative agencies.

Officials are expected to continue examining documents and digital records seized during the searches. More details about the case are likely to emerge after the agency completes its preliminary investigation.

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