Chandigarh, April 30 -- The Punjab State Pollution Control Board conducted a massive surprise raid on the Dhaula-based premises of the prominent industrial giant, Trident Group, on Thursday.
A team of ten officials arrived in multiple vehicles to carry out an intensive inspection that lasted over two hours. The sudden operation has sent shockwaves through both the industrial and political sectors of the state, as investigators scrutinize the plant's operational compliance and essential documentation.
The timing of the raid has sparked intense political debate, as it comes shortly after Trident Group founder Rajinder Gupta defected from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Gupta is among the seven Rajya Sabha...