A senior IPS officer, Ropar Range DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar, has been arrested by the CBI. He was apprehended at his Mohali office on bribery charges. An iron merchant had complained of a Rs 8 lakh demand to settle a case. The CBI also seized significant cash, jewellery, luxury watches, and property documents during searches.
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