CM, Aides Forcibly Removed Documents: ED Moves Calcutta HC Amid I-PAC Row

• ED accuses CM Mamata Banerjee and aides of forcibly removing documents and electronic devices from I-PAC office and Pratik Jain's residence during raids.
• The Enforcement Directorate moved Calcutta High Court, alleging obstruction of investigation into a coal smuggling syndicate; hearing scheduled for Friday.
• Mamata Banerjee claims raids are politically motivated ahead of elections, aimed at seizing TMC's internal data and strategy documents.
• TMC filed a complaint against ED at Bidhannagar Police Station, alleging illegal interference during the raids.
• BJP criticizes Mamata Banerjee, calling ED's statement a "damning indictment" and accusing her of abusing power.

Why It Matters: ED alleges CM Mamata Banerjee obstructed raids, moving Calcutta HC; TMC counters with political vendetta claims.