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Varinder Bhatia
Varinder Bhatia is the Deputy Resident Editor at The Indian Express in Chandigarh. He is a veteran journalist with over 22 years of experience specializing in crime, political investigations, and legal reporting. Professional Profile Education: Law graduate from Panjab University. Career Path: He began his career as an intern at The Times of India and worked as a legal reporter for Hindustan Times (2001) before joining The Indian Express in October 2004. Awards: He is a two-time winner of the Express Excellence Awards. Expertise: His reporting is deeply rooted in the political and judicial affairs of Haryana, with a focus on high-profile criminal cases and administrative reforms. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2024 - 2025) His recent work highlights critical investigative reporting on crime and governance: 1. Crime & Investigations "Red Fort car explosion: Shops where raw materials bought identified" (Nov 14, 2025): Detailed reporting on the investigation into the sourcing of ammonium nitrate and potash for a car blast near Delhi's Red Fort. "Well-educated, a loner: Woman who killed 4 kids was jealous of their looks" (Dec 5, 2025): A chilling investigative piece on a Panipat woman arrested for murdering her own son and nieces. "Haryana officer suicide: What has happened so far in the Y Puran Kumar case" (Oct 15, 2025): Covering the high-stakes suicide of an IGP who left a note naming several top IPS and IAS officers in a corruption scandal. "Relu Ram murder: Why the murder of a former MLA's family is back in focus" (Dec 12, 2025): Reporting on the flare-up of property disputes after the release of convicts in a 24-year-old mass murder case. 2. Haryana Politics & Economy "Over 25 lakh farmers have Rs 60,816 crore outstanding loans, says CM Nayab Singh Saini" (Dec 18, 2025): Reporting from the Haryana Vidhan Sabha winter session on the state's agriculture debt crisis. "Haryana comes out with Ordinance to simplify land ownership in rural areas" (Nov 27, 2025): Analyzing new laws to clarify ownership within abadi deh (village habitation) lands. "Lado Laksmi Yojana: Saini...
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Ctrl C, Ctrl V: How FIRs in drugs cases across Punjab have the same languageSubscriber Only
December 23, 2023 04:04 IST
NDPS FIRs raise several questions of due process — from seizure to absence of witnesses
Sun, Dec 24, 2023
Untold story in Punjab’s drug crisis: steady uptick in number of women bookedSubscriber Only
December 22, 2023 04:05 IST
Over 10% of NDPS FIRs have women accused; impact is trail of broken families
Sun, Dec 24, 2023
In war on drugs, how Punjab’s AAP govt hopes to do what predecessors couldn’tSubscriber Only
December 22, 2023 04:05 IST
In his Independence Day speech, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann vowed to eradicate the menace within a year. On 'Punjab Day' on November 1, he reiterated his resolve, emphasising that refusing consumption is the key to eliminating drugs.
Sat, Dec 23, 2023
In Haryana, maximum cases of corruption in police, revenue deptsSubscriber Only
December 20, 2023 10:50 IST
The third highest number of corruption cases registered by the ACB (105 cases) and state police (25 cases) are in the Power department held by Energy minister Ranjit Singh.
Wed, Dec 20, 2023
Four Haryana districts account for lion’s share of gun licencesSubscriber Only
December 19, 2023 17:38 IST
Although Congress MLA Neeraj Sharma asks for caste-wise details of people who got the licences, the government says the data is not available.
Tue, Dec 19, 2023
Haryana ministers, bureaucrats spent Rs 42.54 crore for renovation of official houses in 4 yearsSubscriber Only
December 18, 2023 17:45 IST
Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala put out the data in response to a question asked by Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) MLA from Ellenabad Abhay Singh Chautala.
Tue, Dec 19, 2023
Speaker and Khattar adamant; Hooda asks why involve HC judge in matters of HouseSubscriber Only
December 18, 2023 14:37 IST
Congress gives breach of privilege notice to Speaker against dy CM for ‘levelling false allegations against MLA Bhukkal’
Tue, Dec 19, 2023
Haryana MP who calls live-in ties a ‘disease’ is a giant-killer, and Congress loyalist-turned-BJP leaderSubscriber Only
December 08, 2023 17:08 IST
A two-time Lok Sabha MP, a four-time MLA, Dharambir Singh joined BJP in 2014; party was only too happy to receive the leader who has been a nemesis of Bansi Lal family
Sat, Dec 09, 2023
International Gita Mahotsav: Krishna’s teachings at core, Khattar govt to turn Kurukshetra into a spiritual hubSubscriber Only
December 06, 2023 08:58 IST
Representatives from 164 pilgrimage committees in Kurukshetra will participate, bringing soil and water from their respective pilgrimages to later create an idol of Lord Krishna.
Wed, Dec 06, 2023
Are BJP, JJP heading for a divorce in Haryana?Subscriber Only
December 04, 2023 19:38 IST
BJP should either ask JJP to merge into it, or quit alliance; Today, BJP does not need any support in Haryana – Birender Singh.
Wed, Dec 06, 2023
2024 Lok Sabha, Assembly Elections: Results, reality check for Cong, JJP in HaryanaSubscriber Only
December 04, 2023 07:28 IST
The party has also realised that only holding 'Jan-Aakrosh rallies' and hitting out at the state and the central government is not going to get them numbers.
Mon, Dec 04, 2023
From rap music to jingles, BJP sums up 9-year gains in video ahead of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in HaryanaSubscriber Only
November 30, 2023 12:53 IST
The 15.22-minute video projects Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar as the ‘saviours and transformers’ of Haryana.
Thu, Nov 30, 2023
Lord Rama to rescue drug addicts in Haryana, find out howSubscriber Only
November 29, 2023 13:01 IST
The ‘Broadway-style’ musical drama by the HSNCB will be launched on December 5; the narrative draws parallels from the trials encountered by Lord Ram with a modern teenager's journey.
Wed, Nov 29, 2023
Haryana BJP announces 50-day Rath Yatra from Dec 5 for Lok Sabha pollsSubscriber Only
November 26, 2023 08:26 IST
Party sources told The Indian Express that certain top state leadership of BJP in Haryana are not in favour of continuing the alliance with JJP.
Sun, Nov 26, 2023
Why is Haryana minister Anil Vij angry with CM Khattar?Subscriber Only
November 23, 2023 14:00 IST
Anil Vij says he is yet to hear from Manohar Lal Khattar on the issues he raised, while Khattar says it is an internal matter and will be resolved soon.
Wed, Nov 29, 2023
Month after Vij ordered suspension of 372 IOs, police dept ‘revises list’, says only 99 ‘guilty’Subscriber Only
November 22, 2023 08:20 IST
Haryana Home Minister orders fresh probe, says either of the two lists is ‘false’; demands that responsibilty be fixed
Wed, Nov 22, 2023
50% commercial quantity drug seizures in Haryana made from 7 districts along PunjabSubscriber Only
November 18, 2023 17:35 IST
In tactical shift, state Narcotics Control Bureau now aiming to secure at least 10 years in jail for all the accused
Sat, Nov 18, 2023
Dushyant Chautala’s rural outreach, with camel carts on Rajasthan campaign trailSubscriber Only
October 23, 2023 21:35 IST
Dushyant is projecting JJP as party of the poor, farmers and working class. He is citing quota in Haryana for locals, reservation for women in Panchayati Raj institutions, purchase of crops at MSP
Tue, Oct 24, 2023
Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij asks DGP to suspend 372 probe officers over delay in casesSubscriber Only
October 23, 2023 18:50 IST
Anil Vij asked DGP S S Kapur to suspend 372 investigating officers for not disposing of cases promptly and said their reasons were not satisfactory.
Tue, Oct 24, 2023
In Haryana, Congress, BJP vie to woo Brahmins before 2024: Deputy CM pitch to MahakumbhSubscriber Only
October 18, 2023 09:51 IST
Days after LoP Hooda pledged one of four Deputy CMs from Brahmin community in the event of Cong win, CM Khattar announced second Brahmin Mahakumbh
Thu, Oct 19, 2023
How a 19-year-old used a SIM and website to defraud hundredsSubscriber Only
October 17, 2023 08:56 IST
Aman was booked under sections 66C, 66D of the IT Act and sections 419, 120, 467, 468 and 471 of the Indian Penal Code after an FIR against him was registered at Panchkula Cyber police station.
Tue, Oct 17, 2023
On AAP, Hooda asks how can a party with no base in Haryana claim a seatSubscriber Only
October 13, 2023 20:26 IST
"I said this in 2019 too. I will have four Deputy CMs, Brahmin, Dalit, OBC and fourth from a different community. What is wrong with different groups getting representation?"
Sat, Oct 14, 2023
Operation Rapid Report: Forensic, DNA reports within 15 days: Haryana police speed up action in drug, child rape casesSubscriber Only
October 12, 2023 17:53 IST
The ‘Operation Rapid Report’ will prioritise and expedite the DNA reports in Protection of Children from Sexual Offence (Pocso) Act and rape cases with police force aiming to secure the crucial document within 15 days of sending the sample, instead of several weeks or months that it used to take earlier.
Fri, Oct 13, 2023
Soon in Haryana schools, Chakravyuh for students — escape room, real-life challengesSubscriber Only
October 07, 2023 09:37 IST
During this period, they face a myriad of distractions – from drugs to delinquency to digital diversions. Our aim is to guide them in navigating these challenges,” Singh told The Indian Express.
Sat, Oct 07, 2023
SYL canal front and centre, Punjab-Haryana ties hit troubled waters againSubscriber Only
October 06, 2023 21:07 IST
As Bhagwant Mann warns “not even a single drop” of additional water will be shared, his Haryana counterpart Manohar Lal Khattar calls Punjab CM “do muhi (double faced)”.
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