SAND ‘SCAM’ TIMELINE
May 20, 2017: Punjab government auctions 89 sand mines, announces earnings of ₹1,026 crore
May 22-23: Names of Congress leaders, including power minister Rana Gurjit Singh, linked with the contracts; political storm erupts as it comes to light that Rana Gurjit “bagged” mining contracts through his “former” employees, including a cook who paid ₹10 crore
May 31: CM Capt Amarinder Singh orders inquiry, gives task to justice JS Narang (retd)
Aug 10: Justice Narang gives the clean chit to Rana Gurjit, saying that no financial loss was caused and auctions were held in transparent manner; CM asked chief secretary to give a report in 15 days
Jan 15, 2018: It comes to light that Rana Gurjit has tendered his resignation from the cabinet; CM likely to call after meeting party chief Rahul Gandhi on Jan 18