New Delhi/Chandigarh, May 9 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday conducted fresh searches against Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora and individuals allegedly linked to him in connection with a newly registered money laundering case, officials said.

Arora's official residence in Chandigarh was among five premises searched during the operation.

The action also covered locations in Delhi and Gurugram, including premises associated with Hampton Sky Realty Ltd.

Officials said the searches are part of an ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities under money laundering provisions.

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