GG News Bureau
Ranchi, 28th Jan. Chief Minister Hemant Soren of Jharkhand has left for Delhi amidst the Enforcement Directorate’s issuance of a new summons for him to join an investigation into a money laundering case. This sudden visit has sparked speculation about its purpose.
The ED had asked Soren if he would be available for questioning on either January 29 or January 31, prompting his trip to Delhi. An official, who wished to remain anonymous, stated that the visit was unplanned and was arranged in response to the fresh summons. The Chief Minister has scheduled events in Chaibasa on January 29, Palamu on January 30, and Giridih on January 31.
Although a source claimed that Soren went to Delhi for legal consultations, this information could not be confirmed by the Chief Minister’s Office. However, officials did confirm that he had left for Delhi. The source also mentioned that Soren is expected to return on Sunday.
Earlier in the day, Soren briefly visited Raj Bhavan to participate in a program. The Enforcement Directorate had previously recorded his statement on January 20 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) during a seven-hour visit to his official residence in Ranchi. The fresh summons was issued because the questioning had not been completed on that day.
The investigation is related to a large-scale illegal land ownership change racket operated by the mafia in Jharkhand, according to the agency. So far, the ED has arrested 14 individuals in connection with the case, including Chhavi Ranjan, a 2011-batch IAS officer who served as the director of the state’s Social Welfare Department and deputy commissioner of Ranchi.
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