Chandigarh, March 27: The teams of the ED today conducted raids at several locations in Chandigarh and in about 8 districts of Punjab, including the residences of two IAS officers.
ED raided the Chandigarh residence of Punjab senior IAS Varun Roojam, presently holding the post of State Excise and Taxation Commissioner.
ED teams also raided the residence of Firozpur Deputy Commissioner, Rajesh Dhiman IAS, and his accountant in Patiala town.
The raids are being conducted in connection with the guava orchard scam of over Rs 130 crore.
The accountant along with his wife are accused in the scam which is also under the investigation of the state Vigilance Bureau.
The guava scam, unearthed last year, pertains to the embezzlement of Rs 137 crore in land compensation.
The fruit trees were planted on land which was to be acquired by Greater Mohali Area Development Authority.
The scam was done to get a higher compensation for the land. The Vigilance Bureau has already arrested many people, including beneficiaries and public servants.
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