ED Scrutiny in Punjab: IAS Officer Kanwalpreet Brar Questioned Over Alleged Irregularities in Mohali Sunteck City Project

The legal and administrative heat has intensified in Punjab as senior bureaucrat and IAS officer Kanwalpreet Brar appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Jalandhar on Tuesday. Summoned by federal investigators, the high-profile questioning is centered around alleged financial and procedural irregularities tied to a major real estate development in Mohali, bringing administrative accountability and regulatory compliance into sharp focus.ED Investigation into Sunteck City CLU ApprovalsAccording to details emerging from federal probe agencies, the ongoing investigation revolves around alleged irregularities in granting Change of Land Use (CLU) approvals for the Sunteck City mega project. Investigators are examining the procedural steps that led to the clearance of the project during the period when Brar served as the Director of the Town and Country Planning Department in 2024.The core of the federal probe inspects how official clearances were processed and whether statutory guidelines were bypassed during the initial developmental phases of the real estate venture.Allegations Involving Forged Consent DocumentsA critical element of the ED's ongoing inquiry involves allegations that fraudulent methods, including fake consent letters bearing forged signatures and thumbprints of local landowners, were utilized to fast-track project approvals.The investigating agency is aggressively trying to determine at which administrative levels these disputed documents were submitted, how the vetting process handled the paperwork, and whether other government officials or private entities were complicit in bypassing verification protocols.Expanding Probe and Future AccountabilityWith the questioning currently underway, the ED is expected to widen its net to examine the roles of multiple departmental officials and individuals connected to the approvals. Investigators are seeking comprehensive clarifications regarding the land acquisition and consent verification processes. Further questioning of associated stakeholders and additional administrative figures remains on the cards as federal authorities continue their efforts to uncover the full extent of the alleged irregularities.