The Enforcement Directorate (ED) detained the aide of a former TMC MLA today in connection with a land‑grabbing case in West Bengal. The arrest followed a probe that uncovered evidence of illegal acquisition of government land by the aide. Investigators claim that the aide was instrumental in arranging the transfer of land parcels without proper documentation, thereby violating state land laws. The case is part of a broader effort to curb corruption and illegal land deals in the region. The ED has stated that the arrest is a step toward ensuring accountability among political associates involved in illicit land transactions. No statement has yet been released by the former MLA or the TMC regarding the incident.
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ED Jails Ex‑TMC MLA’s Aide Over Illegal Land Grab in West Bengal
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested the close aide of a former Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) in a case involving illegal land acquisition. The arrest, carried out in West Bengal, comes as part of an ongoing investigation into land grabbing schemes linked to political figures. Authorities say the aide was found to have played a key role in facilitating the unlawful acquisition of government land.
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