Chhattisgarh: ED Raids At Premises Of CM Bhupesh Baghel's Political Advisor And Officer On Special Duty

The exact case in connection with which the searches were being conducted was not yet known. Some paramilitary personnel were seen at the residence of Vinod Verma in the Officers Colony at Devendra Nagar in state capital Raipur.

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Updated on: 23 August 2023 8:32 am

Enforcement Directorate

In connection to an undisclosed case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted searches at the premises of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's political advisor Vinod Verma and an Officer on Special Duty (OSD), sources said. According to the officers, the searches were also conducted at the premises of a businessman in Durg.

In a sarcastic post, CM Baghel responded, "Respected Prime Minister and Mr. Amit Shah! Thank you very much for the priceless gift you have given me on my birthday by sending ED to my political advisor, OSD and close aides."

आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री जी एवं श्री अमित शाह जी!

मेरे जन्मदिन के दिन आज आपने मेरे राजनीतिक सलाहकार एवं मेरे OSD सहित करीबियों के यहाँ ED भेजकर जो अमूल्य तोहफा दिया है, इसके लिए बहुत आभार.
— Bhupesh Baghel (@bhupeshbaghel) August 23, 2023

Some paramilitary personnel were seen at the residence of Vinod Verma in the Officers Colony at Devendra Nagar in state capital Raipur.

It has been reported that the ED has been investigating different cases in Chhattisgarh in connection to an alleged coal scam, liquor scam, irregularities in the District Mineral Foundation fund and an online betting application.

In the last two days, the ED conducted searches at several locations in Raipur and Durg, apparently in connection with online betting activities, according to sources.