Among the officers shifted is Anubhav Jain, who has been transferred from ASP SD East, Amritsar, to ASP SD Industrial Area-B, Ludhiana.

The reshuffle includes postings across multiple districts and specialised units such as Ludhiana, Amritsar, Patiala, Sangrur, Moga, Hoshiarpur, Barnala, Gurdaspur, Bathinda and Jalandhar, along with state intelligence and anti-narcotics wings.

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The elections will be conducted for eight municipal corporations, 76 municipal councils and 21 nagar panchayats across Punjab. Voting will take place from 8 am to 5 pm.

State Election Commissioner Dr Raj Kamal Chaudhuri said elaborate arrangements have been made to ensure peaceful and transparent elections across urban local bodies.

According to the schedule, the nomination process will begin on May 13 and continue till May 16. Candidates will be able to file their nomination papers between 11 am and 3 pm at the offices of the returning officers. Election symbols will also be allotted after the completion of the nomination process.

The Election Commission clarified that nominations will not be accepted online. Candidates will have to physically visit the designated election offices to submit their papers. However, all candidate-related information and election data will be uploaded online for public access.

Scrutiny of nomination papers will be conducted on May 18, during which candidates and their representatives can raise objections before the returning officer. The final date for withdrawal of nominations has been fixed for May 19.

The eight Municipal Corporations going to polls are Mohali (SAS Nagar), Bathinda, Abohar, Barnala, Kapurthala, Moga, Batala and Pathankot.

Nearly 3,977 polling stations will be established for the elections, all of them located in urban areas. The Election Commission said around 36.72 lakh voters are eligible to cast their votes, including over 18 lakh male voters, around 17.73 lakh female voters and 226 voters from the third gender category.

With the announcement of elections, the Model Code of Conduct has come into immediate effect across the urban local bodies concerned. The Election Commission has informed the Punjab Government regarding the enforcement of the code, following which transfers and new administrative decisions linked to these areas will remain restricted.

Officials also confirmed that candidates will be allowed to contest elections on party symbols. Political parties have already been informed regarding the procedures. Candidates will also be required to submit affidavits along with their nomination papers.

To ensure transparency, the entire election-related information, including candidate profiles and daily updates, will be uploaded online through a dedicated public portal.

Senior IAS and PCS officers will supervise election arrangements in districts. Authorities have also ordered videography of the entire nomination and polling process to maintain transparency. CCTV cameras will be installed inside and outside the offices of returning officers.

The Election Commission further stated that only four persons apart from the candidate will be allowed during the nomination filing process.

Meanwhile, elections to the Hoshiarpur local body have been deferred due to the ongoing revision of electoral rolls. Election Commissioner Dr Raj Kamal Chaudhuri said polling in Hoshiarpur is likely to take place after four to five months once the revision process is completed.

Apart from Hoshiarpur, elections to the Sham Churasi local body have also been postponed due to issues related to ward reservation.

Harleen Sharma from Jaito secured the first position in the state. Manimahesh Sharma of Rupnagar bagged the second rank while Riya Rani from Hoshiarpur stood third in the Punjab merit list.

Harleen scored 646 out of 650 marks, Manimahesh Sharma secured 645 marks out of 650 while Riya Rani also scored 645 marks.

This year, nearly 2.84 lakh students appeared for the PSEB Class 10 examinations conducted across the state.

The board is expected to activate the result link on its official website shortly for students to check their marks onli

How to check PSEB Class 10 Result 2026

Students can check their Punjab board Class 10 results by visiting the official website of the Punjab School Education Board. On the homepage, click on the result link and select the Class 10 result option. After that, enter the roll number and name in the required fields. Once submitted, the result will appear on the screen. Students can download, save  or take a printout of the scorecard for future reference.

Students can access the result through the official website — PSEB Official Website

The Punjab School Education Board has also provided a helpline facility for students facing issues while checking their results online. In case of any difficulty, students can contact the board’s helpline number at 9549161161 to seek assistance regarding results or related queries.

The deceased has been identified as Harmol Singh. Soon after the incident, another local resident, Harjot Singh Sidhu, released a video on social media claiming responsibility for the killing.

In the video, Harjot alleged that he took the extreme step after facing years of threats and mental harassment following the murder of his brother, Sukhwinder Singh, in 2019. According to him, Harmol Singh had been accused in that case and had recently come out on bail after spending nearly four years in jail.

Harjot claimed that ever since his release, Harmol had been repeatedly intimidating him and pressuring him to withdraw the murder case. He alleged that the accused would often stop his vehicle, display a pistol and threaten him publicly, even in front of his children.

According to Harjot’s statement, the two sides came face-to-face again in Nurpur Bedi on the day of the incident. He claimed Harmol Singh was accompanied by three to four associates and once again attempted to threaten and humiliate him. Harjot said he then opened fire in what he described as an act of “self-defence” after allegedly feeling cornered and unsafe.

The accused also stated in the video that he alone carried out the shooting and that no political leader, friend or associate was involved in the crime. He maintained that the act was committed consciously and without external pressure.

The Punjab Police have taken the body into custody and started an investigation into the case. 

The deceased have been identified as Surinder Singh, a retired Army sergeant, and his son Gursharan Singh alias Ginni.

According to the family members, the father-son duo was involved in a long-standing feud over Surinder's involvement with another woman and his wish to remarry after the death of his wife around five years ago.

However, Gursharan opposed the move, leading to frequent arguments between the two over the past three years.  

Police said the first shot was fired inside the house, after which Gursharan ran out onto the street to save himself. Surinder allegedly chased him and opened fire again. One bullet brushed Gursharan’s arm, making him fall to the ground. Surinder then allegedly fired another shot, killing him on the spot.

After the shooting, Surinder reportedly went back home and consumed poison (sulphas). Hearing the gunshots, neighbours informed the police and took both men to the hospital, where doctors declared them dead.

Sources said Gursharan was unmarried and worked as a driver. He is survived by his two sisters — Pushpinder Kaur, who lives in England, and Harpreet Kaur, who lives in Canada. Both have been informed about the incident.

Police teams and forensic experts reached the scene soon after receiving information. The licensed weapon used in the incident has been seized, and the bodies have been sent for post-mortem.

Police are also investigating whether there were any other reasons behind the incident.

The victim's family alleged that she had been visiting the police station for several days seeking registration of FIR in connection with sexual assault and cheating case but was turned away each time. 

She had suffered nearly 80% burn injuries. According to police officials, the woman had first approached the Chandimandir police in August 2025, accusing a salon owner named Sohib from Uttar Pradesh of cheating and sexual assault. Police later advised her to contact the Mohali police because the alleged sexual assault incidents reportedly took place at a hotel in Baltana.

After her self-immolation attempt last month, the Mohali police transferred two policemen from the Baltana police post to the police lines and started a departmental inquiry against them. Later, the Zirakpur police arrested the accused near Daria railway station.

The woman’s mother blamed the police for not taking action despite repeated complaints. She said that if the police had acted earlier, her daughter would still be alive. She also said her daughter was the only earning member of the family.

The Punjab State Women Commission also took suo motu notice of the incident over concerns about alleged police negligence and violation of women’s rights. The commission directed the Mohali SSP to conduct a quick inquiry through an SP-rank officer and submit an action taken report.

The MP directly accused the Chief Minister of corruption, claiming that Bhagwant Mann had purchased 2,400 acres of land in Australia. 

Criticising the government’s financial policies, Harsimrat said the AAP government had pushed Punjab into a debt trap. According to her, the state has been burdened with loans worth Rs 5 lakh crore. She warned that several major scams would come to light after the government leaves power in six months and said those involved in corruption would not be spared.

Harsimrat Badal also alleged that not only the Chief Minister but several of his MLAs are preparing to flee abroad. She warned that no matter where anyone goes in the world, they will have to account for every rupee of Punjab’s money. She added that the end of this “dictatorship” and “high-handed rule” is very near.

BJP activists demanded the resignation of Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora and Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on moral grounds.

The protest over AAP minister's arrest turned violent and activists came face-to-face leading to a tense face-off between the two groups, prompting immediate security response. 

BJP workers, led by former MLA and the party’s Bathinda Urban district president Sarup Chand Singla, later returned to the party office but continued protesting outside. They raised slogans against the AAP government, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora.

Meanwhile, AAP supporters raised slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and accused the BJP of being against Punjab. They also claimed that the ED was being misused for political purposes.

Several senior AAP leaders were present during the protest, including MLAs Jagroop Singh Gill, Balkar Sidhu, Jagsir Singh and Sukhveer Singh Maiserkhana, former Mayor Padamjeet Mehta, Bathinda Lok Sabha in-charge Navdeep Jeeda and district president Jatinder Bhalla.

Heavy police force remained deployed in the area till the filing of the report to prevent any untoward incident.

Notably, the AAP had called for protests outside BJP offices in all districts of Punjab on Sunday.

Police personnel were also seen trying to control the situation outside the BJP office in Bathinda.

The central agency had sought a 10-day remand after arrested AAP minister was produced before the session court hours after his arrest following multi-locations searches at his premises in Delhi, Gurugram and Chandigarh under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

According to ED officials, the investigation is linked to alleged fake GST purchases of mobile phones worth over Rs 100 crore. Investigators claim bogus purchase bills were created using fake firms based in Delhi to wrongly claim input tax credit (ITC), GST refunds on exports, and duty drawback benefits. The ED also searched the premises of Hampton Sky Realty Limited, which is being investigated in the case. Officials alleged that these transactions caused huge losses to the government and were used to move illegal funds.

Arora’s lawyer, Arjun, said, “The ED had asked for a 10-day remand, but the court granted only seven days. The agency did not carry out a proper investigation. The case was registered on May 5 and he was arrested on the morning of May 9. This is politically motivated and planned.”

The deceased has been identified as Navdeep Singh, 20.

Navdeep had won gold medals in the Punjab government’s Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan in 2024 and in the Punjab State Senior Kickboxing Championship last year.

His father, Jaspal Singh, who works as a daily wage labourer, alleged that his son died because of a drug overdose and demanded strict action. Following the complaint, police registered a case against unidentified persons under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and launched an investigation.

Family members said Navdeep was the only son in the family and had two sisters. They added that he had been working with an air-conditioner mechanic at Rara Sahib in Ludhiana and had returned home three days ago.

According to the family, Navdeep had gone to the market on Thursday, but his body was later found near Arya School in the town.

Inspector Gurtej Singh, SHO of Mansa City-II police station, said that a case had been registered based on the complaint filed by the victim’s father, who alleged that his son died from a drug overdose.

He is survived by his only daughter Dr. Minna Waraich.

Prof. Malwinderjit Singh taught his students about Desh Bhagat Virsa Chetna, Constructive thinking, Sports culture, Self discipline and force of community working.

Arora has been one of the most instrumental minister in the Bhagwant Mann-led cabinet who was largely responsible for building ties between the AAP government and state’s industrialists.

“ED had detected a case of large scale money laundering done by Sanjeev Arora through his company in fake GST purchases of mobile phones of more than Rs 100 crore and subsequent exports to round trip illegitimate funds from Dubai to India. Multiple fake GST purchase bills  have bene obtained from non existing firms in Delhi to claim fake ITC and Also refund of GST on export credit and also duty draw back , there causing loss to exchequer and personal enrichment,” said the official in ED.

Earlier in the day, the ED sleuths raided Arora's official residence in Chandigarh at 5 am. Around eight vehicles of ED officials were seen parked outside the residence during the operation.

In April, the ED had carried out raids on Arora and firms associated with him under the civil provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).

At the time, Arora had said he would cooperate fully with investigating agencies and expressed confidence that the truth would come out. The Sanjeev Arora had also faced ED raids in 2024 in connection with a money laundering case linked to the alleged misuse of industrial land for residential projects.

The ED team raided Arora's official residence in Chandigarh at 5 am, according to sources. Around eight vehicles of ED officials were seen parked outside the residence during the operation.

The latest action marks third raid at Arora's premises. 

In April, the ED had carried out raids on Arora and firms associated with him under the civil provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).

At the time, Arora had said he would cooperate fully with investigating agencies and expressed confidence that the truth would come out. The Sanjeev Arora had also faced ED raids in 2024 in connection with a money laundering case linked to the alleged misuse of industrial land for residential projects.

Reacting to the fresh searches, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said in a post on X that the ED had once again raided Sanjeev Arora’s residence. He noted that it was the third raid in a year and the second within a month, while claiming that nothing had been recovered despite repeated searches.

आज फिरसे BJP की ED संजीव अरोड़ा के घर आई है। एक साल में ये तीसरी बार उनके घर BJP की ED आई है। और पिछले एक महीने में दूसरी बार। फिर भी कुछ नहीं मिला है इनको। मैं मोदी जी को बताना चाहता हूँ कि पंजाब गुरुओं की धरती है औरंगजेब भी नहीं झुका सका था। ये भगत सिंह की धरती है जो अंग्रेजों…

— Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) May 9, 2026

Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mann said Punjab, “the land of Gurus and Bhagat Singh,” would not bow down. He also said the state would resist what he described as politically motivated action carried out through an “ED-BJP alliance.”

While attempting to move along the side of the lane, the scooter reportedly lost balance after skidding on loose gravel scattered near a house ramp. Both father and daughter fell onto the road.

At the same time, a road roller engaged in construction work was reversing in the narrow lane and allegedly ran over the duo before the operator could react. Vishal Gupta sustained fatal head injuries and died on the spot, while his daughter suffered severe injuries.

Volunteers from a local welfare society rushed to the scene with an ambulance. The injured child was initially taken to a nearby private hospital but was later shifted to the Civil Hospital due to her critical condition. After preliminary treatment, she was referred again to a private facility for advanced care.

Authorities have sent the body for post-mortem examination.

Addressing the media after meeting Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, the Jathedar said the government must convene a special Vidhan Sabha session to amend objectionable clauses in the legislation. He warned that failure to act within the stipulated time would compel the five Sikh high priests to assemble and take a decisive stand.

Jathedar Gargaj said Punjabi translation of the Act had been reviewed and several discrepancies were pointed out during discussions with the Speaker. Among the concerns raised was the use of the term “store” for Sukhasan places, which he described as inappropriate and insensitive to Sikh religious sentiments.

He also objected to provisions related to custodianship, public disclosure of information about sacred saroops (copies of Sri Guru Granth Sahib) and the proposal to assign unique identification numbers to each saroop. According to him, the Sikh community cannot accept such measures as they interfere with established religious traditions.

The Jathedar further criticised the Act for placing more emphasis on those responsible for the management and upkeep of the holy scripture, while allegedly not being stringent enough against those committing sacrilege. He cautioned that such an imbalance could alienate the community from core religious values.

Calling the legislation a direct intrusion into Sikh religious affairs, Jathedar Gargaj said while the government had the authority to enact stricter punishments for sacrilege, it had no jurisdiction to interfere in matters of religious maryada.

He also directed the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) not to implement any directive requiring unique identification numbers on sacred saroops.

Commenting on the Chief Minister’s proposed “thanksgiving march”, he questioned its relevance, stating that the Sikh community has not accepted the Act. He termed the move as an “expression of arrogance” rather than gratitude.

Jathedar Gargaj further alleged that the amendment was drafted hastily within hours and uploaded online late at night, leaving the community with no opportunity for consultation or feedback.

He also indicated that those involved in performing ardas during the launch of the march from Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib could be summoned to Akal Takht if complaints are received. Referring to Sikh Rehat Maryada, he noted that individuals deemed in violation of religious conduct are not permitted to perform ardas at Takhts, and any violation would invite appropriate action.

The order came after Trident Group, owned by Rajya Sabha MP Rajinder Gupta, approached the High Court challenging the PPCB’s recent inspection and subsequent action at its industrial unit. Gupta, who recently switched from the Aam Aadmi Party to the BJP, had sought judicial intervention against the regulatory move.

After hearing the matter, the Punjab and Haryana High Court issued interim directions, effectively pausing immediate action by the pollution control authority. However, the High Court has not yet delivered its ruling on the issue related to Gupta’s security cover. A decision on that aspect is expected later.

In a separate development, Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak has also moved the High Court, seeking details of cases allegedly registered against him by the Punjab Government. His plea is scheduled for hearing.

Pathak, who recently joined the BJP after parting ways with the AAP, has claimed that he learned through media reports that two FIRs had been registered against him under non-bailable sections. He has stated that neither the Punjab Police nor the state government has formally informed him about the location of these FIRs or the charges invoked.

In his petition, Pathak has requested the court to direct authorities to disclose where the cases have been filed and under which legal provisions. He maintained that he has not engaged in any activity that would warrant criminal proceedings.

According to his submission, Pathak was at his Delhi residence when he came across the reports and briefly left through a rear exit, fearing possible arrest. He later appeared publicly, reiterating that he had no knowledge of any FIR lodged against him.

The issue has triggered a political slugfest in Punjab, with opposition parties criticising the AAP-led government. Meanwhile, leaders from the ruling party have maintained that action will be taken strictly in accordance with the law against anyone found guilty.

According to sources, the raid began on Thursday and has seen officials taking short breaks intermittently while maintaining a sustained presence at the location. Security has been tightened in the housing society, with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel deployed to secure the area.

During the operation, an officer reportedly escorted Gohal's children to school on Thursday, indicating that the search was being conducted over an extended period.

The ED action is part of a wider probe into alleged irregularities involving changes in land use (CLU) norms and suspected fraud with landowners and homebuyers. The agency has been conducting search and seizure operations against two real estate groups in Punjab.

Dramatic scenes were reported during the raid at a flat in the Western Towers complex in Chajju Majra, where two bags containing bundles of cash were allegedly thrown out of the building from inside the premises during the search.

Officials familiar with the matter said multiple locations were covered as part of the operation, including sites linked to Dhir Construction. In total, at least 12 premises across Mohali and Chandigarh were searched, targeting builders and housing projects under the scanner.

Nitin Gohal, whose premises were also raided, is believed to have close links with an officer on special duty (OSD) to a senior government official, though no official confirmation has been issued in this regard.

Investigations are ongoing, and the ED is yet to release a formal statement detailing the findings of the searches.

According to officials, the probe revealed that Suresh Kumar Bajaj and Ajay Sehgal of the Indian Cooperative Housing Building Society allegedly forged consent letters of 15 landowners for approximately 30.5 acres of land to obtain CLU clearance for developing the ‘Suntec City’ mega project. The agency alleged that the consent letters contained forged signatures and thumb impressions.

Based on these documents, the accused secured approvals and subsequently collected over Rs 150 crore by enrolling members into the housing society without executing sale deeds, the ED said.

A case in this regard was earlier registered by the Punjab Police at the Mullanpur police station in SAS Nagar, Mohali, under various sections of the IPC, including criminal conspiracy, cheating and forgery.

Investigators further stated that Ajay Sehgal also developed residential and commercial projects, La Canela’ and ‘District 7’, on the basis of the allegedly fraudulent CLU approvals. All units in these projects were sold, generating what the agency termed “proceeds of crime”.

The ED is also examining alleged irregularities in obtaining RERA approval for the ‘District 7’ complex.

Following litigation by affected parties in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) has cancelled the licence of the housing society.

In a separate case, the ED is probing Altus Space Builders Pvt Ltd after multiple complaints by buyers alleging misrepresentation regarding CLU approvals. The company allegedly claimed it had final CLU clearance from GMADA, while concealing that the approval was conditional and later cancelled.

The Punjab Police registered an FIR in February 2024 at the Phase 11 police station in Mohali under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 against the company and its director, Mohinder Singh. Officials said a non-bailable warrant has been issued against Singh under the Negotiable Instruments Act, and he has been declared a proclaimed offender.

The ED also alleged that in a suspected money laundering arrangement, Gaurav Dhir of Dhir Constructions, through an entity named Suncity Projects, purchased the project from Altus Space Builders for Rs 130 crore, significantly undervaluing it by over Rs 170 crore. Gaurav Dhir is close associate of one of the high ranking AAP leaders Aman Arora.

During the searches, the agency also examined the role of alleged middlemen Nitin Gohal and Pritpal Singh Dhindsa, who are suspected to have facilitated political patronage and interference in government functioning. The ED claimed to have recovered incriminating documents indicating undue influence by private individuals.

In a dramatic incident during the raids, officials said cash amounting to Rs 21 lakh was allegedly thrown from a balcony, scattering on the road below. The money was later recovered by the search team.

Overall, the ED said it seized approximately Rs 1 crore in cash during the operations. Further investigation in the case is ongoing.

According to initial reports, the family was travelling from Madhya Pradesh to Jammu and Kashmir, their native place, in a car. The couple, along with their three minor daughters, were on their way home when the accident took place.

Authorities suspect that the driver may have dozed off causing the vehicle to lose control. The car reportedly rammed into the road divider with great force, leading to a tragic impact. The collision was so severe that the vehicle was completely wrecked.

The husband and wife, who were seated in the front, died on the spot due to the impact. Meanwhile, the three children sitting in the back seat sustained minor injuries and were immediately rushed to the Civil Hospital in Malerkotla for treatment.

Eyewitnesses described heart-wrenching scenes at the accident site, with the injured children crying out for their parents, leaving bystanders deeply shaken.

The arrest was made based on credible input and technical analysis when the minor, a Punjab resident was intercepted by a Chandigarh Police Operation Cell team on May 6. 

The minor, a class 12 student was found to be in contact with gangsters Prabh Dasuwal and Gurvinder Singh alias Afridi Tootawala. 

The case exposes a worrying pattern of how young people are being recruited into criminal gangs. The minor, who had recently appeared for his Class 12 board exams and was waiting for his results, allegedly came in contact with the gang just two months ago through Instagram. Later, conversations shifted to Telegram, which gang members reportedly use for giving instructions because of its encrypted messaging system.

According to investigators, the teenager was drawn in because of a personal dispute. He had reportedly been assaulted by a group of boys in his area and, wanting revenge, contacted the gangsters. Sensing an opportunity, the gang allegedly began influencing and grooming him.

In March, he was told to travel to Khemkaran, where he stayed with two alleged gang associates, Love Bhatti and Aman Sharma. During this period, his family did not know where he was and filed a missing person complaint with the local police.

While in Khemkaran, the minor was allegedly asked to open fire at a doctor’s shop near the Amarkot bus stop. However, he reportedly refused because he had never used a weapon before. Investigators said the firing was later carried out by Love Bhatti and Aman Sharma. The teenager returned home after around 20 days.

Meanwhile Chandigarh DGP Sagar Preet Hooda said that the arrest of the minor has exposed how overseas gangsters are radicalising vulnerable youngsters into contract killing.

"Gangsters sitting abroad are shamelessly exploiting young, impressionable boys, turning personal grievances into murder assignments. This boy's life could have been destroyed. We intervened in time. Let me be clear — Chandigarh Police will not allow this city to become a recruiting ground or an operational base for any gang or syndicate, foreign or domestic. Our zero tolerance for organised crime is absolute and unwavering," he said.

Considering that the minor is juvenile, he has been handed over to his parents and his family has been advised to exercise due caution and ensure professional counselling for the boy.