A special court in Chandigarh has allowed India’s federal investigative agency to expand its probe into an alleged corruption network linked to a suspended senior police officer in Punjab, officials say.

The ruling by Special CBI Judge Bhawna Jain permits the Central Bureau of Investigation to use evidence seized in an earlier trap case—including documents, cash and electronic records—in a fresh preliminary enquiry registered on Feb. 19.

The new inquiry relates to alleged independent bribery transactions in which several unidentified public servants and private individuals are suspected of being involved.

The investigation is connected to former Punjab Deputy Inspector General Harcharan Singh Bhullar, who has been suspended in connection with allegations of corruption and influence-peddling.

The court authorized investigators to use mobile phones, diaries and seized cash as part of the new proceeding, which is expected to examine a broader alleged network beyond the original case.

The order comes as the court is also set to consider a separate application on April 27 seeking permission for a day-to-day trial under anti-corruption provisions against Bhullar and co-accused Kirshanu Sharda. If approved, the move could significantly accelerate proceedings.

The CBI has not publicly commented on the expanded investigation.

The allegations have not been proven in court.