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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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Haryana cops go cash-way to nab criminalsSubscriber Only
July 19, 2011 00:38 IST
The Haryana Police's 'efficiency skills' in catching the absconding criminals could well be imagined from the pace with which it announces cash rewards for people,who commit crimes.
Tue, Jul 19, 2011With key posts vacant,crisis looms over UTSubscriber Only
July 17, 2011 01:26 IST
The Chandigarh Administrations key postings are being run as additional charges by officers of the Punjab and Haryana cadre presently on deputation in Chandigarh.
Sun, Jul 17, 2011
To curb wrong parking on roads,Haryana Police cuffs wheelsSubscriber Only
July 14, 2011 03:32 IST
The Haryana Police has found a unique way to curb wrong parking in various districts it cuffs the vehicle in question with iron clamps,which cannot be removed,unless the policemen open the lock.
Thu, Jul 14, 2011CBI: DDF directors used profits,interests to buy cars,repay loansSubscriber Only
July 06, 2011 03:22 IST
The CBI has slammed leading educationist Atul Khanna and his father Brij Khanna as well as other directors and functionaries of DDF for having used the Foundations profits,incentives and interests for buying luxury cars and repayment of loans.
Wed, Jul 06, 2011Ex-sarpanch was poisoned: doctorsSubscriber Only
July 05, 2011 00:50 IST
Karam Singh,the former sarpanch of Kambopura in Karnal,died of poisoning,a panel of doctors that conducted the post mortem have confirmed,sources said.
Tue, Jul 05, 2011Karnal murder: Ex-sarpanch died of poisoningSubscriber Only
July 05, 2011 00:25 IST
Karam Singh,the former sarpanch of village Kambopura in Karnal district,died of poisoning,a three-member panel of doctors who conducted the post mortem examination have confirmed,sources in Haryana Crime Branch said today.
Tue, Jul 05, 2011Haryana sees 4 gory murders of women in a monthSubscriber Only
July 04, 2011 01:08 IST
Crime against women in Haryana has witnessed a sudden spurt lately,with every other week,women mainly teenagers are being lynched,battered to death in full public view.
Mon, Jul 04, 2011Stale daal,sabzi,angry Governor,a closed kitchen in Raj BhawanSubscriber Only
June 30, 2011 02:32 IST
Haryana Guvs Secy admits kitchen closed,says cooks removal routine
Thu, Jun 30, 2011HS staff member faces illegal gratification chargeSubscriber Only
June 29, 2011 02:17 IST
One of the staff members posted in the personal staff of UT Home Secretary is in the dock,for allegedly having accepted illegal gratification from the two Chandigarh Police Inspectors.
Wed, Jun 29, 2011UT may seek another panel from Punjab to fill up IRB vacanciesSubscriber Only
June 29, 2011 02:05 IST
Chandigarh Police is all set to seek more additional superintendent of police (ASP)-level officers from Punjab on deputation to fill up the pending vacancies in the Indian Reserve Batallion (IRB) here in Chandigarh.
Wed, Jun 29, 2011Karnal murder: Cops suspect suicideSubscriber Only
June 27, 2011 03:30 IST
The Haryana police have started looking into suicide angle in the Karnal murder case of former sarpanch Karam Singh and suspect he would have committed suicide and then tried to frame senior politicians.
Mon, Jun 27, 2011Home secy panel: 2 of 3 ineligible,fresh list likelySubscriber Only
June 27, 2011 01:08 IST
The Chandigarh Administration is likely to look for a fresh panel of Haryana-cadre IAS officers from whom one would be selected as UT Home Secretary on deputation.
Mon, Jun 27, 2011Forensic report shows no traces of poisonSubscriber Only
June 24, 2011 03:52 IST
The forensic report submitted today by Rohtaks Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences in the murder case of Karam Singh,former sarpanch of a Karnal village,has said that no poison is detected in victims body tissues.
Fri, Jun 24, 2011CM aides wife hands over bag to man at Delhi airport,both go missingSubscriber Only
June 23, 2011 01:02 IST
For over a week now,the police forces of Punjab and Chandigarh have been looking for a man and a bag. It seems they were seen together last at Delhi airport.
Thu, Jun 23, 2011UT asks Haryana to give panel for home secys postSubscriber Only
June 22, 2011 00:43 IST
The Chandigarh Administration has sought a panel of officers from the Haryana government for the post of home secretary,one of the most coveted positions in the UT Administration.
Wed, Jun 22, 2011Karnal murder: Cell records points to Zile Rams houseSubscriber Only
June 20, 2011 02:20 IST
Haryana police have already recommended that the case to be handed over to Central Bureau of Investigation,the state government is yet to take a decision.
Mon, Jun 20, 2011Hisar honour killing: Forensic exam to play key roleSubscriber Only
June 16, 2011 03:26 IST
In a first of its kind in Haryana,the ashes of a murder victim shall be used to strengthen and establish the prosecutions case in the ongoing investigation of an honour killing case in Hisar district.
Thu, Jun 16, 2011Civil servants shun UT deputationSubscriber Only
June 13, 2011 01:15 IST
State civil servants are shying away from coming on deputation to Chandigarh Administration and prefer state posting to Union Territory service.
Mon, Jun 13, 2011Karnal murder: Minister,CPS sackedSubscriber Only
June 10, 2011 02:35 IST
Two days after the murder of a sarpanch in Karnal,Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda asked Transport Minister O P Jain and Chief Parliamentary Secretary.
Fri, Jun 10, 2011Indian Army probes reports of its UN peacekeepers fathering kids in CongoSubscriber Only
June 07, 2011 02:36 IST
Based on the allegations,the Army has ordered a Court of Inquiry against the 6th Sikh Battalion.
Tue, Jun 07, 2011Click and get duped: Online fraud uses fancy namesSubscriber Only
June 06, 2011 00:39 IST
Click at your own peril. Swindlers have started using prominent and fancy organisation names to lure people to part with vital information and dupe them of their savings.
Mon, Jun 06, 201147,000 dead in Haryana road mishaps last yearSubscriber Only
May 26, 2011 03:12 IST
Around a dozen people die and another 27 to 30 sustain injuries every day on the Haryana roads.
Thu, May 26, 2011Politicians may get clean chit,officials not so luckySubscriber Only
May 26, 2011 01:40 IST
Nearly 10 officials of UT Estate Office are likely to get a severe punishment for allegedly being involved in booth-allotment scam and having links with mafia that is active in the city.
Thu, May 26, 2011No more extension in time limit for construction on vacant UT plotsSubscriber Only
May 23, 2011 01:16 IST
Complete construction in 3-5 years or face resumption.
Mon, May 23, 20112 dead,1 injured in indiscriminate firing in PGIMS,RohtakSubscriber Only
May 19, 2011 11:22 IST
While escaping from the spot,the unidentified assailant opened gunfire at people trying to catch him.
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