Businessman Robert Vadra, husband of Congress leader and MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, reached the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office here on Tuesday after being served a fresh summons in connection with its ongoing probe into a land deal case in Gurugram, Haryana.

The 56-year-old businessman, who is the brother-in-law of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, will record his statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), as per reports.

The case pertains to a land purchase in February 2008 for Rs 7.5 crore by Vadra's Skylight Hospitality in Shikohpur in Haryana's Gurugram district.

The mutation process, which usually takes months, was done the next day. Months later, he received a permit to develop a housing society on the land, and the value of the plot increased. He sold it to DLF in June at Rs 58 crore.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday claimed the state is effectively fulfilling its responsibility of serving the common man while also implementing the public welfare schemes of the Central government.

“Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Haryana is progressing steadily as a partner in development, empowered by the strength of a triple engine government,” said the Chief Minister while addressing the gathering at the ‘Sankalp Ki Udaan’ in the presence of Prime Minister Modi, held to mark the inauguration of air services at Maharaja Agrasen Airport and the foundation stone laying of Terminal-2 in Hisar.

Describing the day as historic, the Chief Minister said: “Today, on April 14, we are witnessing a significant milestone as air services commence from the newly constructed Maharaja Agrasen Airport in Hisar to the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya, the city of Lord Shri Rama. Along with this, the foundation stone laying of the second terminal of Haryana’s first airport marks another leap in the direction of development.”

With an aim to curb rash driving, the Gurugram Traffic Police has issued 9,078 challans worth Rs 1.81 crore in the month of March, police said.

Virender Vij, DCP Traffic, said that special campaigns were run against overspeeding vehicles from March 1 to March 31.

“Under this special campaign, effective action has been taken by the Traffic Police Gurugram against those overspeeding. A total of 9,078 challans have been issued against overspeeding, worth Rs 1.81 crore,” the DCP Traffic, said.

He claimed that the aim of the Gurugram Police is to make the roads of Gurugram safe and control criminal activities.

A cybercrime team of the Gurugram police has arrested a bank officer for alleged cyber fraud of Rs 35.69 lakh in the name of investing in the share market, police said on Saturday.

Based on this complaint, a case was registered under the relevant sections at Gurugram Cyber Crime (East) Police Station.

During the investigation, a police team led by Inspector Amit Kumar, Station House Officer of Cyber Crime (East) Police Station, nabbed the accused on Friday.

The accused was identified as Ayushman, a resident of Shiv Durga Vihar in Faridabad.

Gurugram Traffic Police launched a special campaign in March to curb drivers violating the black film norms, an official said on Saturday.

An official said that under this special campaign, Gurugram Police issued a total of 754 challans, worth Rs 75.40 lakh.

“The aim is to prevent road accidents by making the roads of Gurugram safe. Some motorists drive motorcycles without number plates and also do triple riding, while others use black film, which can easily commit any crime,” said Virender Vij, DCP (Traffic).

He said that this special challan campaign was launched to prevent all these types of criminal activities.

“We appeal to the general public that only two people should travel on a two-wheeler and must use a helmet, not drive in the wrong/opposite direction, not consume any kind of intoxicants while driving, not use mobile phones while driving, not use black films inside vehicles, not do triple riding, and follow all traffic rules,” he said.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Friday that a Global City will be developed in Gurugram in accordance with international standards, which will serve as a significant milestone in the state’s developmental journey.

The Chief Minister was chairing a meeting with investors at the Global City project site in Gurugram. Industry and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh, MLAs Bimla Chaudhary, Tejpal Tanwar, and Mukesh Sharma were also present on this occasion.

The Chief Minister said that the project, with an investment of over Rs 1 lakh crore, is expected to benefit approximately 16 lakh people. Once completed, it will generate around five lakh employment opportunities.

Spread across 1,000 acres, provision of mixed-use land has been made in this project, including dedicated zones for residential, commercial, hospitality, and educational institutions.

A crime branch team of the Gurugram Police have arrested three criminals along with illegal arms from three different places in Gurugram, police said.

An official said that the team has also recovered three illegal pistols and seven live cartridges from their possession.

According to the police, while taking action against those possessing/selling illegal weapons, the police team successfully nabbed three accused with illegal weapons from different places, police said.

The official said that the arrested were identified as Amay Pandey of Uttar Pradesh, Ritesh alias Nitin of Gurugram, and Saurabh alias Total of Gurugram.

As the temperature continues to rise, the district administration has issued instructions to residents to take necessary precautions to avoid heat waves and other heat-related illnesses.

Chairman of District Disaster and Management Authority and DC Gurugram Ajay Kumar on Thursday stressed the danger of heat waves, while emphasising that they could cause severe physical stress and, in extreme cases, can even be life-threatening.

“Residents are advised to stay updated on the local weather-related news. This will help them prepare for the intensity of the heat. One of the most important precautions is staying hydrated. Drinking plenty of water is essential," the DC said.

A cybercrime police station team (east) of the Gurugram Police has arrested four suspects for fraudulently selling an iPhone through social media, police said.

An official identified the accused as Sunny, Aniket, Hitesh Jangra, and Mukesh alias Rohit, all residents of Hisar district in Haryana.

He said that the police team has recovered six mobile phones, one ATM card, two bank passbooks, and cash worth Rs 18,000 from the possession of the accused.

The official pointed out that a complaint was received on January 29 at the said police station regarding cheating of about Rs 30,000 in the name of selling iPhones through social media.

In a major crackdown against 33 vehicle owners and drivers, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has recommended 29 FIRs and imposed a penalty of Rs 54 lakh for throwing garbage and debris in public places.

Additional Commissioner of MCG, Balpreet Singh, said that the Sanitation Security Force (SSF) of the MCG is monitoring round the clock and seven days a week.

He added that the team has recommended 29 FIRs in different police stations against 33 vehicle owners or drivers in the case of illegal dumping.

“A fine of Rs 54 lakh has also been imposed on violators in different areas in the case of illegal dumping and banned plastic,” he said.