A local court of Ludhiana on Saturday extended the police remand of former Congress minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu by two days. He has been sent to police remand till August 29.
Meanwhile, the Vigilance Bureau (VB) nominated Inderjit Singh Indi, another PA and close confidant of former minister, as an accused in the case. He is currently absconding.
Tightening its grip over Ashu’s close aides, Ludhiana VB also questioned Balkar Singh Sandhu, the Mayor of Ludhiana, on Saturday. He was quizzed by the VB for over an hour.
Ludhiana vigilance SSP Ravinder Pal Singh Sandhu said that they were in the process of tracing properties in which Ashu reportedly invested along with some of his aides. Some of such properties are also reportedly abroad and some investors via whom he made investments are also being called for questioning.
“Ludhiana Mayor Balkar Singh Sandhu was summoned to procure some details regarding properties he invested in. He cooperated with us and has assured us to provide all details we have asked for,” said the SSP.
“After Ashu’s arrest, Inderjit Indi was handed over a bag which probably contained some documents and other important material. He was the closest to the former minister and was working as his PA. His premises have been raided to find that bag, but he is absconding,” a senior VB official said.
Meanwhile, sacked DSP Balwinder Singh Sekhon, who had submitted a fresh complaint to the VB against Ashu on Friday, reached the office of Ludhiana…
