CBI Summons Six Associates of Punjab CM’s OSD Rajbir Ghumman in Corruption Case

October 18, 2026

Chandigarh: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has summoned six individuals allegedly linked to Rajbir Singh Ghumman, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, for questioning in a corruption case. The six have been asked to appear before the agency in Chandigarh on October 18, while Ghumman is scheduled to face further questioning on Monday, October 19, according to the information provided.

Those summoned include Nitin Gohal, Jitin Gohal, Bir Davinder Singh, Romi Mahajan, Pushpinder Chahal and Satinder Singh. The questioning follows Ghumman’s appearance before the CBI, where he was reportedly interrogated for around six hours.

Ghumman has described the case as politically motivated and said he would appear before the agency whenever summoned. He stated that he had answered the 40 questions put to him during the previous session and maintained that there was no reason to fear if nothing wrong had been done.

Gohal Brothers to Join CBI Investigation for the First Time

Nitin Gohal and Jitin Gohal are expected to join the investigation for the first time. The CBI has already questioned the father of Bir Davinder Singh, who serves as vice-president of the Aam Aadmi Party’s youth wing and has previously contested Zila Parishad elections on the party’s ticket.

The questioning is part of a wider investigation into allegations of corruption and undue influence involving government decisions in Punjab. The CBI is examining records from more than 15 state government departments, along with documents relating to the transfers of over 22 officials.

CBI Registers Case Following Punjab and Haryana High Court Order

The CBI registered the case on October 5 following directions from the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The accused named in the case include Rajbir Singh Ghumman, Nitin Gohal, Jitin Gohal, also known as Raja, Romi Raja Mahajan, Bir Davinder Singh, RS Nagra and unidentified government and private officials.

The High Court directed the CBI to register an FIR, investigate the allegations and submit a status report within two months. The court observed that the material placed before it by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) indicated the possible commission of a crime.

The case concerns allegations of corruption linked to government transfers and postings, policy decisions, tenders, Change of Land Use (CLU) clearances and other official approvals.

ED Letters to Punjab DGP Raised Allegations Against CM’s Office

In July and August 2026, the Enforcement Directorate sent three letters to Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav, seeking the registration of an FIR over alleged corruption linked to the Chief Minister’s Office.

According to the ED’s allegations, the roles of Nitin Gohal, Rajbir Singh Ghumman and others emerged during the agency’s investigation. The ED described Gohal as an alleged intermediary between people seeking government work and Ghumman.

The agency has claimed that WhatsApp chats and other digital material recovered during its investigation contain discussions concerning transfers and postings, policy decisions, tenders and access to official government documents.

ED Claims Cash and Digital Material Recovered During Searches

Searches at premises linked to several individuals, including Nitin Gohal, reportedly led to the recovery of documents and digital material. The ED has also claimed that it seized Rs 20.98 lakh in cash from Gohal.

The investigation originated from a money-laundering probe into alleged irregularities involving land linked to the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA), CLU clearances, property transactions and real estate. The ED has alleged that undue influence was exercised in matters involving government approvals and land-related decisions.

These remain allegations under investigation and should not be treated as proven charges.

Punjab Government Challenges CBI Probe in Supreme Court

On October 6, a day after the High Court ordered the CBI investigation, the Punjab government filed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court challenging the order.

The Supreme Court granted relief to Ghumman on October 12 by staying his arrest and directing that no coercive action be taken against him under the CBI FIR in the case. The protection against arrest does not, by itself, determine the merits of the corruption allegations.

The CBI investigation is continuing, with the agency now seeking to question individuals allegedly connected to Ghumman as it examines the claims involving government decisions and official approvals in Punjab.