ED Eyes Supreme Court After Mamata Alleges 'Chori' in I-PAC Raid Obstruction

• The ED is considering approaching the Supreme Court for a "fair" hearing after alleged obstruction during raids on I-PAC.
• The agency previously sought a CBI probe from the Calcutta High Court, accusing Mamata Banerjee and police of obstructing searches.
• ED alleges "key evidence" was "illegally and forcibly" taken from search premises, including digital devices and documents.
• Raids were conducted at I-PAC's Salt Lake office and locations linked to Pratik Jain in connection with an alleged coal scam-linked money laundering case.
• Mamata Banerjee denies wrongdoing, stating she intervened as TMC chairperson and alleging the ED's actions are politically motivated.

Why It Matters: ED explores Supreme Court route over alleged obstruction in I-PAC raids, while Mamata Banerjee denies charges.