Haryana: ED arrests Sonipat MLA Surender Panwar in connection with illegal mining case
Illegal mining case: In a significant development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Surender Panwar, the MLA from Sonipat, in connection with an alleged illegal mining case.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has confiscated key documents and evidence, revealing the MLA's participation in the illicit activity. This arrest is a strong warning to corrupt officials and highlights the agency's dedication to fighting corruption.
The arrest of Surender Panwar has sent shockwaves through political and business circles in Haryana, with expectations of more arrests and asset seizures in the coming days.
During the search operations, various incriminating documents, digital devices, cash of Rs 5 lakh, and a luxurious BMW car worth Rs 1.50 crore were seized, and the bank account of the firm having a balance of Rs 41 lakh has been frozen, the agency further said.
ED initiated an investigation on the basis of the Prosecution Complaint filed by the Regional Officer, Haryana State Pollution Control Board, Bhiwani, before the Special Environment Court, Kurukshetra, against the firm Govardhan Mines and Minerals for violating the conditions of Environment Clearance under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and the subsequent FIR of Haryana Police registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
More details awaited...
- With inputs from agencies
