ED seeks FIR against Mamata in SC over I-PAC raid, coal scam; alleges evidence destruction

• The ED has approached the Supreme Court seeking an FIR against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, DGP, and Kolkata Police Commissioner.
• The agency alleges interference, intimidation, and destruction of evidence during searches related to a multi-crore coal pilferage money laundering case.
• ED claims Mamata Banerjee entered search premises, removing "key evidence" and undermining the investigation.
• The agency seeks a CBI probe, citing obstruction by state administration and a disrupted Calcutta High Court hearing.
• Mamata Banerjee denies allegations, accusing ED of exceeding its mandate and linking actions to political vendetta and electoral processes.

Why It Matters: ED seeks Supreme Court intervention against Mamata Banerjee for alleged obstruction in coal scam probe.