Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Chandigarh Zonal Office-I, arrested Kirshanu Sharda on 18.09.2026 under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with a money laundering investigation involving Harcharan Singh Bhullar,
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Chandigarh Zonal Office-I, arrested Kirshanu Sharda on 18.09.2026 in connection with the Kirshanu Sharda ED arrest. The arrest was made under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. It relates to a money laundering investigation involving the then DIG of Ropar Range, Punjab Police, Harcharan Singh Bhullar, and others. The Hon’ble Special Court (PMLA), Chandigarh, granted ED custody of Kirshanu Sharda for 7 day
Kirshanu Sharda ED Arrest: How the Investigation Began
ED initiated its investigation on the basis of FIRs registered by CBI, ACB, Chandigarh. The FIRs name Harcharan Singh Bhullar, Kirshanu Sharda and others. They invoke provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The investigation into the predicate offence has prima facie established that Harcharan Singh Bhullar is a public servant and the prime accused. He allegedly operated through Kirshanu Sharda. Sharda allegedly acted as a conduit or middleman for demanding and accepting illegal gratification. In one instance, the accused allegedly demanded illegal gratification of Rs. 8 lakh from the complainant. They allegedly accepted Rs. 5 lakh through Kirshanu Sharda. The payment was allegedly for settling a criminal case. It was also allegedly to allow the complainant to continue his scrap business without police interference.
ED Arrest: Funds, Searches and Seizures
The investigation has further revealed that Kirshanu Sharda facilitated the receipt and movement of funds for Harcharan Singh Bhullar. Searches under Section 17 of the PMLA led to the seizure of cash amounting to Rs. 8.35 lakh. ED also froze bank and post-office accounts and investments. The cumulative balance is approximately Rs. 1.42 crore. Scrutiny of financial records and seized digital devices has revealed unexplained cash deposits, investments and transactions. These include transactions with Harcharan Singh Bhullar. The findings have prima facie indicated the involvement of other public servants. ED is tracing the complete money trail. It is probing the involvement of other persons and entities in similar activities. It is also examining the generation, movement, concealment and utilisation of proceeds of crime. ED continues to conduct further investigation.
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