ED conducts raids on TMC MLA Madan Mitra's properties to probe municipal recruitment 'scam'
The Enforcement Directorate is conducting raids on properties linked to TMC MLA Madan Mitra in West Bengal as part of a municipal recruitment scam investigation. Officials allege Mitra was involved in illegal appointments and bribery.
Why it matters
This investigation underscores ongoing corruption allegations within regional political bodies in India and the role of central agencies in local governance.
The Enforcement Directorate has been carrying out raids since early Saturday (June 13, 2026) at multiple properties, allegedly linked to TMC MLA Madan Mitra, in West Bengal as part of its money laundering investigation into municipality recruitment "irregularities", officials said.
The article reports on official investigative actions and allegations without taking a stance on the guilt of the accused.
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