What is the land scam probe against Hemant Soren?

By Editorji News Desk
Published on | Jan 31, 2024

Soren under ED scanner

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in an alleged land grabbing case.

Land Mafia?

Case pertains to a "huge racket by the mafia" to "illegally change ownership" of large parcels of land in Jharkhand.

Money laundering charges

ED is looking into "proceeds of crime generated by manipulation of official records by showing dummy transactions''.

14 arrests

Arrests by ED include IAS officer Chhavi Ranjan, former director of Jharkhand's Social Welfare Department.

Bureaucrats in custody

An employee of the Jharkhand Land Revenue Department, Bhanu Prasad was also arrested by the agency in the case.

Soren's date with ED

Soren has agreed to record his statement with the central agency on January 31 at 1 pm at his residence.

Not just land scam...

The ED is also investigating Soren for his alleged links with illegal mining activities in Jharkhand.

JMM's plan-B for Jharkhand

Amid speculations of Hemant Soren's imminent arrest, preparations may be underway for his wife Kalpana to take over as CM.