SC Calls Bengal Govt Obstruction 'Very Serious' in I-PAC Raids; ED Seeks DGP Suspension

• The Supreme Court deemed the ED's allegation of obstruction by the West Bengal government during I-PAC raids as "very serious."
• The ED accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the state government of interfering with raids related to an alleged coal-pilferage scam.
• Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the ED, sought the suspension of DGP Rajiv Kumar and disciplinary action against other state police officials.
• The apex court also noted the commotion at the Calcutta High Court during the hearing of the ED raids case, calling it a situation where "mobocracy replaces democracy."
• Kapil Sibal, representing the state, denied allegations of obstruction, citing a video recording and questioning the timing of ED's actions amidst elections.

Why It Matters: Supreme Court expresses serious concern over alleged obstruction by West Bengal government during ED raids on I-PAC.