ED Raids Park Hospital Branches in Punjab; Financial Records Under Scrutiny

October 12, 2026

Patiala/Bathinda: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday morning reportedly conducted simultaneous searches at Park Hospital locations in Punjab, including Patiala and Bathinda, as officials examined documents and questioned hospital personnel.

ED teams reached the hospital premises at around 9 am, accompanied by local police personnel. The operation reportedly focused on administrative offices and financial records, while officials associated with the hospital management were questioned.

The agency has not yet publicly disclosed the reason for the searches or identified the specific case under investigation, according to the information available at the time of writing.

Financial Documents and Digital Records Examined

During the searches, officials reportedly examined documents relating to financial transactions, tax payments and claims submitted under government healthcare schemes. Digital information stored on computers, servers and other electronic devices was also said to be under scrutiny.

Billing records, bank account details and other financial documents were reportedly examined as part of the operation. Police personnel were deployed outside the hospital premises in Bathinda during the searches.

The extent of the documents or electronic data examined, and whether any material was seized, has not been officially confirmed.

Reason for ED Action Remains Unclear

Sources cited in the initial account suggested that the searches could be linked to complaints concerning alleged financial irregularities or regulatory violations. However, this possibility has not been confirmed by the Enforcement Directorate.

The specific case, any underlying FIR or police complaint, and the legal provisions under which the searches were conducted remain unclear. No conclusion about wrongdoing by the hospital or its management can be drawn from the searches alone.

Further details are awaited from the Enforcement Directorate and the hospital management. This report may be updated as official information becomes available.