Punjab: AAP Moga MLA summoned by ED for questioning on November 25
The Enforcement Directorate is investigating the alleged fraudulent acquisition of seven government land parcels and wrongful compensation disbursement.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Moga MLA Dr Amandeep Kaur Arora for questioning on November 25. According to the Hindustan Times, the summons follows a 36-hour search operation conducted at seven locations linked to the legislator.
The agency is investigating a money-laundering case involving the suspected illegal acquisition of seven land parcels belonging to the government and a church society. The investigation also concerns the improper distribution of compensation related to these properties.
The ED stated that the properties were transferred to the MLA's relatives and associates by manipulating revenue records. The identified lands include central government land on Zira Road, Punjab government land at Civil Lines, market committee land on railway road, and municipal land at Moga Mehla Singh-3.
The investigation originated from a Punjab Police FIR filed on June 16, 2024, at Dharamkot police station. The case involves the illegal mutation of land intended for National Highway 754-A and the wrongful payout of ₹1.01-crore compensation by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
Dr Arora, who is the president of the AAP Punjab women wing, confirmed she must submit documents on November 25. She previously alleged that the central agency pressured her to join the BJP and claimed she was offered a ministerial position if the BJP gains power in Punjab.
The searches on November 4 included the MLA's Moga residence, a flat at Icon Heights, and properties linked to her husband, Dr Rakesh Arora, and his associates. The agency reported recovering electronic devices and documents allegedly showing the acquisition of benami properties.