DECISION TAKEN BASED ON CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY AND CONCRETE EVIDENCE
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The Haryana Government has taken strict action in a major financial case by dismissing Naresh Bhuwani, Superintendent in the Development & Panchayats Department, from service. The action has been taken under the provisions of Article 311(2)(b) of the Constitution after a detailed investigation into a criminal conspiracy and the emergence of substantial evidence.
This decision has been taken in line with the government’s zero-tolerance policy towards corruption. On this matter, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini had issued strict directions that corruption at any level would not be tolerated and that strict action would be taken against anyone found guilty, regardless of their position.
A government spokesperson informed that an inquiry committee constituted in February 2026 by the Director, Development & Panchayats Department, had uncovered irregularities and discrepancies in accounts operated in IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank. Based on the committee’s report and supporting documents, the case was referred to the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (SV&ACB) for criminal investigation.
Subsequently, on February 23, 2026, an FIR was registered at the SV&ACB police station in Panchkula under various sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. During the investigation, it emerged that the case involved an organized, multi-layered financial fraud, in which government funds were transferred to ‘shell companies’ through fraudulent banking transactions.
The investigation further revealed that Naresh Bhuwani, in collusion with private individuals and other accused persons, had created a fake firm used for siphoning off government funds. Crores of rupees were transferred from the firm’s accounts to his personal accounts and were used to purchase private properties.
According to the SV&ACB report, Naresh Bhuwani received approximately ₹6.45 crore on different dates. In addition, he also accepted cash payments on several occasions. Following his arrest on April 6, 2026, Bhuwani admitted during interrogation his role in operating the bank accounts and executing transactions. The investigation established that he was a key part of the organized conspiracy and acted as a link between co-accused, bank officials, and private individuals.
The spokesperson further stated that the government found a strong likelihood of attempts to influence witnesses, tamper with evidence, and obstruct the investigation. Recently, the state government has handed over the case to the CBI for a detailed probe. Considering all these circumstances, and under the provisions of Article 311(2)(b) of the Constitution, the decision to dismiss Naresh Bhuwani from service has been taken.
