ED Raids I-PAC in 2700 Cr Coal Scam; Mamata Banerjee Accused of Obstructing Probe

• ED raided I-PAC, Trinamool Congress's electoral strategist, in connection with a 2700 crore coal scam, sparking political uproar.
• The scam involves illegal mining of coal worth 2,742.32 crore from Eastern Coalfields Limited mines in Asansol and Raniganj.
• ED alleges that money from the scam, masterminded by Anup Maji alias Lala, was routed through hawala networks to I-PAC via shell companies.
• Mamata Banerjee expressed fury, accusing the central government, while ED denies political motive, stating the probe is evidence-based and ongoing since 2020.
• ED sensationally accused CM Mamata Banerjee of obstructing the raid at Prateek Jain's residence and I-PAC's office, seizing documents and devices.

Why It Matters: ED's I-PAC raid in coal scam escalates with allegations of Mamata Banerjee obstructing the probe.