ED raids 10 different places in Bengal in connection with the ration scam, two Trinamool Congress leaders also involved

Bengal Ration Scam: Major actions were taken by the Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday in a case involving purported corruption in the distribution of rations. Ten locations in West Bengal were searched by the ED, including homes connected to former minister Jyotipriya Mallick’s friend and owner of a rice mill, Barik Biswas.

Central armed forces and ED officers conducted raids in Rajarhat, Barasat, Basirhat, Bhangar, and Deganga.

PTI was informed by an official that “businessmen’s offices that are either directly or indirectly implicated in the scheme are there in addition to rice and flour mills. Among them are two Deganga-based Trinamool Congress leaders, whose factories are being examined.”

State Forest Minister Jyotipriya Mallick has already been taken into custody by the ED on suspicion of involvement in the scandal. Let us inform you that he had previously served as the Minister of Food.

Trouble increases for TMC leader Mahua Moitra, ED registers case under PMLA Act

Mahua Moitra, the leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and a former MP, is going to have further problems. The Enforcement Directorate has filed a money laundering case against Mahua Moitra in a cash-for-query row.

Mahua Moitra had just received a new summons from the Central Investigation Agency to appear for interrogation over the FEMA violation case, but she disregarded it.

Mahua Moitra and businessman Darshan Hiranandani of Dubai were summoned by the Enforcement Department (ED) to appear in court on alleged violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).

The central agency had twice summoned Mahua Moitra for questioning; however, she did not show up, citing official responsibilities, and she requested a postponement of the notice.

On the arrest of Sheikh Shahjahan, Suvendu Adhikari said – he is in the safe custody of CM Mamata

Sandeshkhali Case: For several days, West Bengal witnessed protests over the arrest of Sheikh Shahjahan, the primary offender who was evading capture in the Sandeshkhali case. Here, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the ruling TMC were engaged in a verbal battle. Amidst all of this, on Thursday, February 29, Sheikh Shahjahan was taken into custody; yet, the two sides’ verbal attacks continued.

“This is not an arrest, this is mutual coordination,” says West Bengal LOP Suvendu Adhikari about the arrest of TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan. Justice will not be served to the people there unless the central agencies arrest him. He’ll have access to five-star prison facilities. He’ll utilize the inside cell phone to take control of the area.”

Suvendu Adhikari, the leader of the opposition in West Bengal, and BJP MLA Shankar Ghosh departed for Sandeshkhali. Suvendu Adhikari has been granted permission by the Calcutta High Court to travel to Jelliakhalia and Haldarpara in Sandeshkhali, North 24 Parganas.

TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan brought to Basirhat police lockup after arrest

West Bengal’s Sandeshkhali is currently the topic of conversation. On Thursday, Sheikh Shahjahan was taken into custody by West Bengal Police on charges of land grabbing and sexual harassment. Shahjahan was taken to the police jail in Basirhat at approximately five in the morning after being picked up by the police from the Sarberia neighborhood last night. Shahjahan showed up in Basirhat court this morning at 11:00 a.m.

Sandeshkhali’s residents claim that TMC leader Shahjahan Shaikh has appropriated people’s land and sexually abused the local women. He threatened to beat and kill anyone who protested this.

ADG (South Bengal) Supratim Sarkar announced that he was taken into custody in connection with an incident involving an attack on ED personnel during a raid on January 5, 2024.

Meanwhile, the state’s Mamata Banerjee government has received reprimanded from the Calcutta High Court. Subsequently, the government of Mamata Banerjee discussed apprehending Sheikh Shahjahan in less than a week. Sheikh Shahjahan has already been taken into custody by the West Bengal Police.

Court Seeks Police Report Ahead of Hearing on Trinamool Leader’s Anticipatory Bail Plea for Attack on ED and CAPF Personnel

West Bengal: Before the important hearing on the anticipatory bail plea filed by the attack mastermind and absconding Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan on February 26, a lower district court in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal has requested a comprehensive police report on the attack on ED and CAPF personnel in the state.

First big blow to INDIA alliance? Mamata Banerjee announced to contest elections alone in Bengal

In West Bengal, the opposition INDIA Alliance suffered a significant blow before to the Lok Sabha elections. ‘Ekla Chalo’ is the slogan that West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mamata Banerjee has adopted.

The TMC will fight the Lok Sabha elections alone, according to Mamata Banerjee. The turmoil surrounding the outlook and future of the opposition INDIA alliance has intensified with Mamata’s announcement.

He claimed that every recommendation I made was turned down. Finally, we decided to travel to Bengal by ourselves. Not mentioning Rahul Gandhi by name, he added that he was planning a trip to West Bengal, but not even as a courtesy, he was informed of this.

Suvendu Adhikari appeals in High Court to postpone Trinamool Congress rally amid Ayodhya festival

Kolkata News: Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the West Bengal Assembly, filed a request for a postponement of a Trinamool Congress rally on January 22 with the Calcutta High Court.

Adhikari also asked the High Court to intervene in his case, requesting that military personnel be stationed throughout the state to uphold law and order on a day that falls on the same as the Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha celebration in Ayodhya.

According to LoP, there have been violent incidents in West Bengal during several religious festivals, hence such safety measures are required. Adhikar’s appeal has been accepted by the division bench headed by Justice Harish Tandon, and a hearing is scheduled for this Thursday.

IT raids continue on the premises of former TMC MLA Sohrab Ali in Asansol, West Bengal

Income Tax Raid: Six other people, including former Trinamool MLA Sohrab Ali, had their residences raided by the IT department. Since Wednesday morning, the Income Tax Department has been conducting raids at various places, including his office and apartment in Asansol, West Bengal.

Notably, raids have occurred at Sohrab Ali’s Rehmat Nagar home, and reports of raids have been received at the homes of Vijay Singh, Javed Khan, and Munnawar Hussain, Syed Imtiaz’s associate and business partner.

ED summons TMC MP Nusrat Jahan in the case of scam of lakhs of rupees in the name of giving flat

Nusrat Jahan, a Trinamool MP from Basirhat, West Bengal, has been called in by the ED in connection with a case of fraud involving lakhs of rupees in the pretext of providing a flat. Next Tuesday, he must appear at the CGO Complex, according to the request.

According to ED sources, Rakesh Singh, the director of that organization, has also been called in addition to Nusrat. He must also appear in the ED office on Tuesday, September 12.

In the years 2014–2015, Nusrat is suspected of stealing Rs 5.5 lakh from more than 400 senior persons under the pretense of offering them apartments. He was promised an apartment with 1,000 square feet in exchange. But neither the apartment nor his money were returned to him. Nusrat was referred to be the organization’s “sole director” by BJP politician Shankudev Panda.

In this matter, ED representatives have already submitted an Enforcement Matter Information Report (ECIR). The ED has received allegations alleging that the aforementioned corporate organization misled investors by offering them residential apartments at fair prices within four years in exchange for many crores of rupees. They have yet not received the residential apartments, though.

TMC wins panchayat elections in West Bengal, BJP comes second

West Bengal’s panchayat elections saw a lopsided victory for the Trinamool Congress (TMC). Out of 3317 seats, TMC has won 2552 of them overall in this election. Additionally, TMC won 232 Panchayat Samiti seats and 12 of the 20 seats in the Zilla Parishad.

Second place went to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Seven panchayat samiti and a total of 212-gram panchayats have been won by the BJP. However, the BJP’s account in the Zilla Parishad could not be opened. In many seats, the election results are still pending.

Additionally, CM Mamata Banerjee published a Facebook post about her outstanding accomplishment in the Panchayat elections. In the panchayat elections, the TMC’s voice, according to his writing, held sway. We acknowledge the people for this success. We appreciate the love and assistance as well. This election’s outcome has demonstrated that only TMC has the support of the state’s citizens.

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