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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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Coming up in Haryana schools, Chakravyuh for students —escape room, real life challengesSubscriber Only
October 06, 2023 18:13 IST
Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau (HSNCB) chief and Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) OP Singh says the 'Chakravyuh' is aimed as an “anti-drug communication mechanism” for which the state police will join hands with schools across its 22 districts. The senior police officer said they will ask the schools to dedicate one room as the escape room.
Fri, Oct 06, 2023
Agencies now attaching illegally acquired properties of criminals in Haryana: here’s how and whySubscriber Only
October 04, 2023 07:56 IST
The NIA has attached properties of several accused, including Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, Arsh Dalla, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Lawrence Bishnoi and several others who are facing charges for terrorist-related activities under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967.
Wed, Oct 04, 2023
Haryana Housing Board’s `200-cr mess’: Board scraps 18 schemes crashing home-sweet-home dreams of over 4,000 localsSubscriber Only
September 28, 2023 10:02 IST
In the absence of money, the Board “scrapped” several of its schemes, thus crashing the 'home-sweet-home-dreams of many common men.
Thu, Sep 28, 2023
Cong stays away, calls to include INLD in INDIA at rally marking Devi Lal birth anniversarySubscriber Only
September 25, 2023 19:27 IST
Akali Dal's Sukhbir Badal says “need to make all minorities feel safe”; JD(U)'s K C Tyagi says bringing INLD in needed to defeat BJP in Haryana.
Tue, Sep 26, 2023
Probe ‘unholy nexus’ between builders, officials; submit report: HC to Chief SecySubscriber Only
September 23, 2023 08:03 IST
In July this year, the high court issued directions — in another matter — on the issue pertaining to encroachments on acquired lands asking the state government to furnish a report.
Sat, Sep 23, 2023
To AAP or not to AAP? Delhi Congress waits for high command cues, party divided in PunjabSubscriber Only
September 19, 2023 08:05 IST
The Bill also included an addition to Article 239AA, which grants Delhi its special status as the national capital. It sought to substitute the term “Scheduled Castes” with the “Scheduled Castes and women."
Tue, Sep 19, 2023
To AAP or not to AAP? Delhi Congress waits for high command cues, party divided in PunjabSubscriber Only
September 18, 2023 11:07 IST
While a section of the grand old party’s leaders in the national capital believes an alliance is a “done deal”, others say it is a question of how far the party is willing to go to accommodate the Kejriwal-led party. In Punjab, the naysayers have the upper hand at present.
Mon, Sep 18, 2023
Haryana’s big ammo in war on drugs: Act that allows detention for a year, no bailSubscriber Only
September 17, 2023 05:42 IST
In some of cases, the detained accused's family members/ and associates were also found involved in drug-smuggling for which separate criminal cases have been registered.
Sun, Sep 17, 2023
INLD to invite Sonia, Kharge to Sept 25 rally; Abhay cites Devi Lal’s ties, says need of hourSubscriber Only
September 17, 2023 03:32 IST
The INLD’s annual rally comes ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha and Haryana Assembly polls. It is for the first time that the party has invited any senior Congress leader to share the stage, marking a tectonic shift in Haryana's political dynamics.
Sun, Sep 17, 2023
With Mamman Khan’s arrest, BJP treads a tightrope, advantage Congress in MewatSubscriber Only
September 15, 2023 18:10 IST
By arresting the Congress MLA in the Nuh violence case, the ruling party is only going to fall further behind in southern Haryana, where Muslims are in majority. But the move is a key signal to the likes of the Bajrang Dal that had accused it of betrayal after Monu Manesar was taken into custody.
Sat, Sep 16, 2023
Nuh violence: Congress MLA Mamman Khan held in RajasthanSubscriber Only
September 15, 2023 08:15 IST
Mamman Khan will be produced in a local district court in Nuh later in the day, with the police seeking his custody for interrogation.
Sat, Sep 16, 2023
Vigilance to probe EWS flat allotment ‘scam’ in GurgaonSubscriber Only
September 15, 2023 07:51 IST
The Haryana government has now informed the High Court that state Chief Secretary, Sanjeev Kaushal, has ordered a vigilance probe into the matter and the State Vigilance Bureau shall be looking into the matter further and submit its report in the court.
Fri, Sep 15, 2023
With Monu Manesar arrest, Haryana Police clears ground to go after Cong MLASubscriber Only
September 13, 2023 16:49 IST
Monu's arrest was sudden, coming 6 months after his name surfaced in killing of alleged cow smugglers; Cong may come under pressure over its MLA, who has eluded summons over Nuh violence
Wed, Sep 13, 2023
Arrested in Haryana for social media post, Monu Manesar handed over to Rajasthan in murder caseSubscriber Only
September 12, 2023 13:32 IST
Monu was arrested from a premise in Manesar Sector 1 by a joint team of Cyber Crime Police Station, Nuh, and Crime Branch.
Wed, Sep 13, 2023
Target Cong, undecided on BJP tie-up, Dushyant hopes to unlock JJP fortunes in RajasthanSubscriber Only
September 10, 2023 18:26 IST
The Haryana Deputy CM toured Rajasthan from Wednesday to Saturday, working to expand his party’s organisational reach, and is banking on the poll promises that brought the party to power in Haryana.
Mon, Sep 11, 2023
In Haryana, MLAs barred from calling meeting of DC, SP; or chair open darbarsSubscriber Only
September 03, 2023 04:25 IST
According to multiple sources, several MLAs, both from the ruling as well as Opposition parties, had complained on several occasions about “protocol violation” or “inadequate courtesies” extended to them by the bureaucrats.
Sun, Sep 03, 2023
Haryana’s Parivar Pehchan Patra: What is this document, why the Opposition has criticised itSubscriber Only
August 31, 2023 18:24 IST
In the recently concluded session of the Haryana Assembly, the Opposition termed the PPP the Permanent Pareshani Patra. What is the Parivar Pehchan Patra, how is the scheme being implemented, and why has it faced criticism?
Fri, Sep 01, 2023
Newsmaker | Nuh clashes: The first-time Cong MLA in Haryana govt’s cross-hairsSubscriber Only
August 30, 2023 18:35 IST
Mamman Khan accused by BJP of making provocative speeches ahead of the violence; Home Minister Anil Vij says clashes happened in all the places the MLA had just visited
Wed, Aug 30, 2023
Unemployment rate 8.8%; over 5.4 lakh registered at employment exchange: Haryana CMSubscriber Only
August 29, 2023 18:15 IST
More than 13.98 lakh unemployed youth registered with employment exchanges from 2015 till 2022; 1.02 lakh got permanent jobs
Wed, Aug 30, 2023
‘Wherever Mamman Khan went, violence took place in Nuh: Haryana’s home minister Anil Vij attacks Congress MLASubscriber Only
August 29, 2023 15:24 IST
“One MLA of the Congress..... suspicion is being raised on him. The police have given notice to him, They must have some facts based on which they have given him the notice,” Manohar Lal Khattar had said.
Wed, Aug 30, 2023
Nuh Violence: ‘One Cong MLA issued notice, fingers being pointed at several others,’ says KhattarSubscriber Only
August 29, 2023 09:12 IST
Asking Congress to “break its silence”, Khattar also hinted that he won't be ordering any judicial inquiry into the communal clashes that had erupted in Nuh and its adjoining areas.
Tue, Aug 29, 2023
Speaker in the cross-hairs in Haryana House, Dy CM Dushyant Chautala also takes aimSubscriber Only
August 28, 2023 21:33 IST
Amid signs of strained BJP-JJP ties, Deputy CM cites Bismarck quote to target the Chair for converting a short duration discussion into a calling attention debate for second day
Tue, Aug 29, 2023
Haryana Speaker refuses discussion on Nuh, Home Minister Anil Vij cites police probe to blame Congress for ‘inciting’ violenceSubscriber Only
August 28, 2023 14:13 IST
Congress legislators, led by Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda, insisted that the government should order a judicial probe to unveil the alleged conspiracy behind the Nuh violence.
Mon, Aug 28, 2023
Sandeep thumping desk, Khattar reiterates: won’t seek resignationSubscriber Only
August 28, 2023 14:07 IST
As Zero Hour commenced, Congress MLAs led by Geeta Bhukkal were up on their feet demanding that Sandeep Singh be suspended from the House and that CM should seek his resignation.
Tue, Aug 29, 2023
HUDA vs Hooda: In Assembly, Bhupinder Singh Hooda spars with Home Minister Anil Vij over govt body’s nameSubscriber Only
August 28, 2023 13:28 IST
On the second day of the ongoing monsoon session of the Assembly, Home Minister Anil Vij made a reference to HSVP while replying to the question by BJP MLA Krishan Lal Midha.
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