ED Takes Major Action Against Former Improvement Trust Chairman

Jalandhar: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken a significant step against Raman Bala Subramaniam, the former chairman of the Ludhiana Improvement Trust, in connection with an alleged plot distribution scam. Authorities have sealed his assets and bank accounts, with reports confirming that ₹5.58 crore was found in his accounts.According to sources, the action follows a complaint filed by Improvement Trust officials, which detailed irregularities in the allocation of plots under his tenure. Initially, the Vigilance Bureau was handling the case, but three months ago, the ED stepped in, intensifying the investigation and now executing this large-scale operation.

The ED’s move is part of its broader efforts to curb corruption and financial irregularities in Punjab. Officials are investigating whether more individuals were involved in the alleged scam and how funds were misused. More revelations are expected as the probe continues.

This latest development has sent shockwaves through political and administrative circles, raising concerns about transparency in land distribution processes. Experts believe this case could lead to stricter reforms in urban development and public asset management.

The ED’s investigation is still underway, and further legal proceedings against Raman Bala Subramaniam and any potential accomplices are expected. Authorities are closely examining financial transactions and property records to gather more evidence.

The sealing of assets and bank accounts marks a crucial phase in the fight against corruption, and officials have hinted that more such actions could follow in similar cases across the state.