Ranchi News : The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched searches at Birsa Munda Jail based on intelligence suggesting a potential “conspiracy” within the prison premises. This alleged conspiracy aimed to influence witnesses and obstruct the ED’s investigation into a money laundering case connected to an alleged land scam in Jharkhand.
Details:
- Prison Housing Accused: The Birsa Munda Jail in Jharkhand currently houses several individuals accused in the money laundering case. These accused are in judicial custody and have been detained by the federal probe agency.
- Suspected Conspiracy: The ED received information indicating that certain local individuals with criminal backgrounds, who are among the arrested accused, were allegedly conspiring to tamper with evidence, harm ED officials, and influence witnesses involved in the case.
- Search Operation Launched: In response to these alarming inputs, ED officials, in collaboration with jail staff, initiated a search operation within the Birsa Munda Jail premises. The objective is to uncover any potential evidence or activities related to the suspected conspiracy.
- Accused Include IAS Officer: The ED has arrested approximately 14-15 individuals in connection with this case, including a 2011-batch IAS officer named Chhavi Ranjan. Chhavi Ranjan previously held positions as the director of the state social welfare department and the deputy commissioner of Ranchi. The probe revolves around the ED’s allegations of a substantial illegal change of land ownership orchestrated by a criminal network in Jharkhand.
The ED’s efforts to prevent witness tampering, protect evidence, and ensure a thorough investigation into the alleged land scam highlight the seriousness with which the authorities are approaching this case.
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