Panchkula, March 2 — The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Malkit Beniwal in connection with an illegal mining case in Panchkula.
A court rejected the police’s request for a three-day remand and sent him to Ambala jail.
Beniwal, posted at the Barwala police post, is linked to the mining scam uncovered in December 2024 through WhatsApp groups.
The case, registered at Chandimandir police station, involves a network of 82 suspects, with 69 already questioned.
Home guard Deepak Sharma is under investigation for allegedly brokering deals between officials, police, and miners.
Following Punjab and Haryana High Court orders, the SIT also arrested Haryana State Enforcement Bureau officials Nafe Singh and Inderjeet for accepting bribes.
“The investigation is progressing, and those involved will face strict action,” said Panchkula Police Commissioner Rakesh Kumar Arya.
The high court has sought a status report by March 3, while a CBI notice suggests further probes into higher-level involvement.
