Archive · 12 Jan 2026
ED Accuses Mamata Banerjee of Interfering in I-PAC Raids
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in India has gone to the Supreme Court, saying that West Bengal's Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, got in the way of their investigation.
The ED was raiding offices and a director's home linked to I-PAC, a group that helps the TMC with elections.
The raids were about a case involving coal smuggling and money laundering.
The ED claims that Banerjee took away important documents during the raid.
They want the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take over the case.
The next court hearing is on January 14, 2026.
The TMC says the ED is trying to access their election plans and disrupt their work.
The West Bengal police have also filed a complaint against the ED officers.
ED alleges Mamata Banerjee interfered with raids by taking away key evidence and obstructing the investigation.
Raids conducted at I-PAC office and director Pratik Jain's home in connection with coal smuggling and money laundering.
ED seeks CBI probe against Banerjee, alleging obstruction of lawful search operations.
Bengal government files caveat in Supreme Court and petitions in Calcutta High Court.
Next court hearing scheduled for January 14, 2026.
- Who
- Enforcement Directorate (ED), West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, India Political Action Committee (I-PAC)
- What
- ED raids on I-PAC offices and director's house, ED moves Supreme Court alleging interference by Mamata Banerjee
- When
- January 9, 2026 (Supreme Court petition), January 8, 2026 (raids)
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal, and Delhi
- Why
- Alleged coal smuggling and money laundering case
ED's Allegations
TMC's Defense
Interference in Raids
ED's Allegations
ED alleges that Mamata Banerjee interfered with the raids by taking away key evidence, including documents and electronic devices, and obstructed the investigation.
TMC's Defense
TMC denies the allegations, stating that the ED's actions were aimed at accessing confidential election strategy material and disrupting their electoral preparations.
Motivation Behind Raids
ED's Allegations
ED claims that the raids were part of a legitimate investigation into coal smuggling and money laundering.
TMC's Defense
TMC alleges that the ED's actions were politically motivated to disrupt their electoral preparations rather than conducting a bona fide investigation.
- Organizations Involved
- Trinamool Congress (TMC), Enforcement Directorate (ED), India Political Action Committee (I-PAC)
- Locations Raided
- I-PAC office in Salt Lake, Pratik Jain's residence in Kolkata, and other locations in West Bengal and Delhi
- Case Details
- Alleged coal smuggling and money laundering case
- Legal Actions
- ED moves Supreme Court, seeks CBI probe against Mamata Banerjee, Bengal govt files caveat, petitions in Calcutta High Court
- Campaign Song
- Titled 'Jotoi koro hamla, abar jitbe Bangla'
- Next Court Hearing
- January 14, 2026
- Alleged Funds
- ₹20 crore of hawala funds allegedly moved to I-PAC from coal pilferage
- FIR Against ED
- West Bengal police registered an FIR against ED officers
Sources
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ED–TMC tussle over I-PAC raid deepens: ED moves SC for CBI probe; Mamata Banerjee-led govt files caveat
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In SC, ED seeks FIR against Mamata Banerjee, Bengal DGP, Kolkata top cop over I-PAC raid
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ED moves SC seeking CBI probe against Mamata for obstructing I-PAC raids
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