Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and MP Ravi Shankar Prasad has urged for a high-level inquiry into the reported obstruction of Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials by the West Bengal Chief Minister. Prasad, speaking at a press conference in Patna, highlighted the seriousness of the issue, which was recently discussed in the Supreme Court.
According to Prasad, the Solicitor General of India informed the Supreme Court about suspicious evidence of money laundering, amounting to Rs 20 crore, linked to the alleged coal scam involving the I-PAC company. He emphasized the necessity for a detailed investigation into the matter, which is connected to an alleged coal scam valued at around Rs 3,000 crore.
Prasad alleged that coal smuggling is taking place in West Bengal, with the proceeds from this illegal activity being channeled back into the country through hawala channels. Describing the situation as a significant coal scam involving large-scale money laundering, he expressed concerns over the reported actions of the West Bengal Chief Minister during the ED operation.
Referring to the incident, Prasad criticized the Chief Minister for allegedly obstructing the ED proceedings and highlighted the presence of top police officials at the scene. He emphasized the need for a thorough and impartial investigation into the matter, citing the revelations made before the Supreme Court as a basis for such an inquiry.
