26/09/2026
ED Raid at GMADA Office, Mohali: Key Details
1. Marathon 50-Hour Operation
A team from the Enforcement Directorate (ED), backed by paramilitary personnel, conducted a search and survey operation lasting over 50 hours at the headquarters of the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) in PUDA Bhawan, Mohali.
2. Focus of the Investigation
Probe Scope: The action stems from a money-laundering investigation linked to bank fraud and land transactions.
Allegations Under Scrutiny: The agency is probing alleged financial and regulatory irregularities, including wrongful approvals for Change of Land Use (CLU) granted to private realtors, undervaluation of unsold government land, and waivers of statutory dues.
Evidence Seized: ED officials cloned mobile phones of senior personnel, scanned internal servers, and removed over 30 bags containing official files and hard drives for analysis.
3. Political Protests & Legal Tension
AAP Counter-Protest: Senior leaders and supporters of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) staged demonstrations outside the GMADA office, accusing the Central government of using federal agencies for political intimidation. Protesters breached police barricades, leading to brief clashes before police restored order.
High Court Intervention: The Punjab government approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court during the operation, alleging unlawful detention of state officials. The court appointed a Warrant Officer to assess the situation on-site.
4. Current Status
No officials were taken into custody at the conclusion of the raid. ED officials left the premises under police es**rt with seized records, and summons are expected to be issued to several officials following data scrutiny.
ED Raid In Punjab
This news coverage provides visual context showing the protest near the GMADA premises during the ED operation in Mohali.