Singla Corruption Case: Voice Samples Cast Doubt, Reinstatement Ruled Out
Punjab’s former Health Minister, Vijay Singla, arrested in May 2022 along with his Officer on Special Duty (OSD), may escape conviction. The Mohali police have filed a cancellation report citing a mismatch in crucial voice samples.
This development throws the corruption case into serious doubt. The court is yet to decide on the cancellation report, leaving Singla’s fate hanging in the balance.
Despite the potential for the case to be dropped, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has categorically ruled out Singla’s reinstatement to his ministerial post.
The case highlights the challenges in prosecuting corruption cases, particularly when relying on forensic evidence. The outcome will have significant implications for future anti-corruption efforts in the state and may set a concerning precedent.
