Chandigarh, Nov. 18 -- Suspended DIG of Ropar range, Harcharan Singh Bhullar, has moved an application in court seeking de-freezing of his bank accounts in the wake of a looming financial crisis.

Bhullar, who was arrested in a bribery case on October 16, is currently in judicial custody. The defence counsel filed an application stating that Bhullar's family is facing financial difficulties as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has frozen all bank accounts belonging to Bhullar, his son, and his father, including the latter's pension account. The plea stated that the family is struggling to meet day-to-day household expenses.

The application was filed in the district court on Monday, requesting the de-freezing of these accounts. Th...