ED Raids I-PAC Chief: Theft Allegations, Mamata's Role, High Court Battle

• Family of I-PAC chief Prateek Jain filed a complaint against ED in Kolkata, alleging theft of important documents during a raid at their home.
• ED conducted raids at I-PAC office and Jain's residence as part of a money laundering probe in the multi-crore coal theft scam.
• ED accused CM Mamata Banerjee of obstructing the raid and forcibly removing crucial evidence, including documents and electronic devices.
• I-PAC serves as a political consultant for Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress, managing its IT and media operations.
• ED has approached the Calcutta High Court seeking intervention for an unhindered investigation into the alleged obstruction.

Why It Matters: ED raids I-PAC amid theft claims and obstruction allegations, leading to a High Court battle.