ED Raids Punjab Body In Mohali; State Seeks High Court Relief
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The Enforcement Directorate has raided a Punjab government body in Mohali, intensifying the dispute between the Aam Aadmi Party government and the central agencies. The Punjab government has approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court for urgent judicial intervention over the ED operation. The state seeks a ruling on the legality and scope of the search, according to the available information. The exact targets, seized material and alleged offences have not been established in the supplied update. The High Court's response and any direction to pause the investigation remain unknown.
Why it matters
The raid affects a Punjab government institution and places the state administration under central enforcement scrutiny. The outcome may determine whether the Punjab and Haryana High Court restricts or permits the ED's operation.
Read the original report — NDTV
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