The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at three locations, including the residences of two businessmen in Anandapur and Alipore areas in Kolkata. This action is part of an investigation into a criminal-linked syndicate associated with Sona Pappu, also known as Biswajit Poddar. Joy Kamdar, a businessman close to Sona Pappu and currently in ED custody, led the authorities to these businessmen under scrutiny.
Several ED teams, supported by central forces, departed from the CGO complex in Salt Lake in the morning for the searches. The ED teams are probing potential connections between the businessmen and Joy’s financial activities during the ongoing search at their premises in Anandapur and Alipore.
The searches are related to a money laundering case involving Sona Pappu, who faces charges in multiple cases, including attempted murder and extortion. Sona Pappu, who allegedly operates syndicates in Kasba and Ballygunge areas of South Kolkata, remains at large and occasionally appears on social media to criticize the central investigation agency for targeting his family members.
Allegations have surfaced regarding financial transactions between Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas and Joy Kamdar. Earlier this month, the ED conducted a search at Biswas’ residence in connection with these claims. The ED’s actions come amidst the ongoing Assembly elections in the state, with the second phase of voting scheduled for April 29.
