I-PAC raid row: ED moves SC, alleges interference by Mamata

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a petition before the Supreme Court alleging that its simultaneous raid and search operations on Thursday at the office of the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) and the residence of its co-founder, Pratik Jain, were obstructed by the West Bengal government and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

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Seeking urgent judicial intervention in the matter, the Central anti-money laundering agency has claimed that its officials faced resistance during the search operations and were prevented from carrying out their duties in accordance with the law. The ED has also claimed that interference by West Bengal authorities compromised the integrity of its investigation. Anticipating the ED's move, the West Bengal government has filed a caveat before the apex court, requesting that no order be passed without hearing its version.