In a dramatic turn of events, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday, May 7, conducted a series of raids across Mohali and Chandigarh, targeting several locations, including the residence of an IT professional in Kharar. During the operation at Western Towers Society, an unidentified individual allegedly threw a bag stuffed with currency notes from a ninth-floor apartment to evade the federal agency’s scrutiny.
The impact of the fall caused the bag to burst open, scattering wads of cash on the ground. An individual, later identified as a driver waiting in a white car below, attempted to flee with the money after retrieving the bag. However, ED officials stationed at the spot gave chase and successfully apprehended him. Preliminary reports suggest that approximately ₹21 lakh in ₹500 denominations was recovered from the site.
Sources indicate that the businessman, identified as Nitin Kumar Gohil, may have received prior information about the impending raid. Gohil, who reportedly works in the IT sector, had moved into flat number 906 of the society about four months ago. Residents noted that he frequently received a large volume of couriers, which were typically handled by his driver.
Following the commotion, a crowd gathered at the society, prompting the intervention of local law enforcement. On the instructions of Kharar DSP Ishant Singla, a police team led by SHO Amrinder Singh reached the spot to assist and initiate a formal investigation into the incident.
The raid is part of a broader crackdown involving 12 locations in the Mohali-Chandigarh region. The ED’s investigation pertains to alleged financial irregularities and fraud related to the Suntech City project. Several firms, including ABS Township, Altus Builders, and Dheer Constructions, are under the scanner for purportedly defrauding the public and misusing Change of Land Use (CLU) licenses obtained from the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA).
While there is ongoing speculation regarding Gohil’s potential political connections, officials have yet to issue a formal statement. The investigation remains active as authorities continue to probe the massive financial scam estimated to involve hundreds of crores of rupees.