Bhopal:
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided several locations linked to former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel, including his house in Bhilai city, and his son Chaitanya Baghel this morning. At least 14 locations linked to Baghels were searched by the anti-laundering officials in an alleged liquor scam in the state.
Mr Baghel ripped into the ED after the news broke and claimed that the action followed a court decision to dismiss a “false case” that has been running for seven years.
“After a false case going on for seven years was dismissed by the court, the guests of ED entered the Bhilai residence of former Chief Minister, Congress General Secretary Bhupesh Baghel this morning. If someone is trying to stop Congress in Punjab through this conspiracy, then it is a misunderstanding,” said Mr Baghel.
During the raid, crucial documents were examined, officials said.