ED Issues Lookout Notice for Kolkata Police Officer in Land-Grabbing Investigation
ED issues lookout notice for Kolkata DCP Shantanu Sinha Biswas in land-grabbing probe
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a lookout notice for Shantanu Sinha Biswas, Deputy Commissioner of Police in Kolkata, amid a money laundering investigation linked to land-grabbing and extortion activities involving notorious criminal Biswajit Poddar, also known as Sona Pappu. Biswas has allegedly failed to respond to ED summons, raising concerns he may flee the country.
- 01The ED is investigating Shantanu Sinha Biswas for alleged connections to land-grabbing and extortion activities.
- 02Biswas has not responded to multiple summons from the ED, prompting a lookout notice.
- 03The investigation is linked to notorious criminal Biswajit Poddar, alias Sona Pappu.
- 04ED officials discovered financial transactions between Biswas and Poddar during their investigation.
- 05Sona Pappu is associated with the ruling Trinamool Congress and has been accused of running an extortion racket.
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a lookout notice for Shantanu Sinha Biswas, the Deputy Commissioner of Police in Kolkata, as part of a money laundering investigation linked to notorious criminal Biswajit Poddar, known as Sona Pappu. The ED's inquiry began while probing a coal scam, during which they uncovered financial transactions between Biswas and Poddar. Despite being summoned for questioning, Biswas has not appeared, raising fears he might attempt to flee the country. The ED has conducted multiple raids, including at Biswas's residence in Ballygunge, Kolkata, and other locations associated with Poddar and his associates. The investigation focuses on allegations of illegal land acquisition, extortion, and illegal construction activities, with Poddar accused of running an extortion racket disguised as real estate promotion. The ED aims to trace the money trail and identify other officials and businesses involved in the land-grabbing scheme. Poddar has ties to the ruling Trinamool Congress party, and his connections to local politicians have drawn public attention amidst the ongoing investigation.
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This investigation may expose corruption within local law enforcement and political circles, affecting public trust in the police and government.
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