New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed serious concern over the chaotic scenes witnessed in the Calcutta High Court during a hearing linked to the ongoing face-off between the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Observing that it was “very much disturbed” by the developments, the apex court termed the situation a “serious issue” and said it intends to issue a notice in the matter to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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The controversy stems from allegations by the Enforcement Directorate that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and state officials interfered with its investigation and searches conducted at the offices of political consultancy firm I-PAC, which works with the Trinamool Congress.
Appearing on behalf of the central agency, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta accused Banerjee of “theft,” alleging that evidence was taken from the residence of I-PAC co-founder Pratik Jain. He argued that such actions could set a dangerous precedent by encouraging state police officers to aid and abet interference in central agency investigations.
Mehta further demanded the suspension of West Bengal Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar and other senior police officials in connection with the matter.
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