JALANDHAR, June 9 — The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday launched coordinated search operations at six distinct locations across Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and the Delhi-National Capital Region. Conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, the raids targeted residential and commercial premises linked to an ongoing investigation involving Hampton Sky Realty Limited, including the residence of prominent Municipal Corporation contractor Amit Bajaj in Jalandhar.
The enforcement teams cordoned off Bajaj’s residence at New Jawahar Nagar in Jalandhar early in the morning as part of the broader financial probe spanning Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Bareilly, and Noida. Officials noted that the scope of the inquiry involves reviewing transactions connected to corporate and private entities associated with the real estate firm.
Amit Bajaj, alongside his elder brother Inderjit Bajaj, operates as a primary contractor for various municipal and state government departments across Jalandhar, Ludhiana, and Mohali, with additional operations extending to states like Gujarat. The siblings are also associated with managing societies that facilitate outsourced manpower to diverse organizations.
The investigative action triggered political responses from the ruling Aam Aadmi Party, with national convener Arvind Kejriwal criticizing the timing and nature of the central agency’s operations. Condemning the multi-state searches, Arvind Kejriwal stated:
“The ED was once again targeting Hindu traders in Punjab through raids. The AAP-led Punjab government stood with them in confronting the ED.”
The contractor has reportedly maintained social and organizational ties across multiple political dispensations over several decades. Financial observers noted that the brothers previously extended backend organizational support during recent electoral campaigns, while past records show that senior leaders from both the Shiromani Akali Dal and the Congress party had historically visited the family’s residence during prior administrative terms.
