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Jagdish Bhola granted bail by High Court
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, May 23, 2025 — In a significant development in the high-profile drug smuggling case, the Punjab-Haryana High Court has granted bail to former Punjab Police DSP Jagdish Singh Bhola.
Bhola had previously been convicted by a Mohali court on charges of money laundering and sentenced to 10 years in prison. The High Court's decision brings temporary relief to the former officer.
Background of the Case
Bhola was booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in 2013 for allegedly operating a large-scale drug trafficking network.
The case stirred major controversy across Punjab, sparking debates about the state's drug menace and its alleged links to the political and administrative systems.
CBI Involvement and Political Fallout
In 2019, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) took over the probe, deepening the investigation into Bhola’s activities.During questioning, Bhola named senior Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, a move that intensified political tensions and led to public outcry.
Dismissed from Police Service
Once a respected officer, Bhola was dismissed from the Punjab Police following his alleged involvement in drug smuggling.His dismissal and subsequent conviction raised serious concerns about corruption and oversight within the state police and governance structures.