- विज्ञापन -
Jalandhar, June 2: Aam Admi Party (AAP) MLA Raman Arora has been remanded to judicial custody until June 16 following the conclusion of his police remand in a corruption case. Authorities are continuing their investigation into properties allegedly linked to Arora’s aide, Mahesh Makhija, who is also under questioning for his role and possible connections to Arora’s financial dealings.
The Vigilance Bureau is intensifying its probe into the alleged corruption network linked to Arora and his associates. Notably, Arora’s relative, his father-in-law, has also been taken into custody for questioning regarding certain documents. Additionally, the bureau is investigating properties purchased by Arora’s close aide, Mahesh Makheja, to probe Arora’s alleged involvement.
In a related development, Arun Anand alias Nanni, an associate of Arora, was presented in court, and his statement was recorded under Section 164 of the CrPC. A bag containing ₹7 lakh in cash was reportedly recovered from him. The Vigilance team had previously obtained remand for Arora twice – first for five days and then for four days – during the ongoing investigation. Further developments are expected as the investigation progresses.
Notably, The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) arrested Jalandhar Central Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Raman Arora in a corruption case involving former assistant town planner (ATP) of the municipal corporation, Sukhdev Vashisht. Arora allegedly used Vashisht to issue bogus notices and extort money from targeted individuals. The VB raided Arora’s house following complaints against him. Vigilance raids MLA Raman Arora over fake Nagar Nigam notices, extortion and digital scams.
Notably, Vashisht was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹30,000 and remains in custody as part of an ongoing probe into corruption and abuse of power within the Jalandhar Municipal Corporation.
Sources suggest that Vashisht was acting on behalf of MLA Raman Arora, issuing notices to alleged violators of building norms and later settling matters through bribes. Several complaints had already been filed against Arora, accusing him of seeking illegal gratification for municipal clearances.
