ED Raids Many Locations In Bengal In Coal Scam, Cattle Smuggling Case

The Enforcement Directorate on February 26 conducted raids at various places of West Bengal's Kolkata, Asansol and adjacent areas in connection with the illegal coal mining and cattle smuggling cases. On the other hand, the CBI raided house of Kolkata-based businessman Randhir Barnwal, a co-accused in the coal scam. The CBI has alleged bureaucrats and politicians of taking bribes from the businessman. Interestingly, the raids happened hours before the West Bengal Assembly polls date announcement.