Bhullar (72-70-70) and Chiragh (70-69-73) are nine shots behind the leader Scott Barr whose 68 took him to 13-under and four clear of the field.
Among other Indians, Himmat Rai (70-71-72) and Shubhankar Sharma (70-73-70) are tied 31st, while S Chikkarangappa (71-70-73) is tied 38th and Rahil Gangjee (73-68-74) is tied 48th. Khalin Joshi missed the cut yesterday.
Thailand's Jazz Janewattananond surged into second place following a 67 while Malaysia's Nicholas Fung also remained on course for his maiden breakthrough after returning with a 68 that saw him share third place with Thailand's Pariya Junhasavasdikul, Australia's Sam Brazel and Hung Chien-yao of Chinese Taipei.
The 20-year-old Jazz also signalled his intention of winning his maiden Asian Tour title when he stormed out of the blocks with an outward 32.
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