Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Summoned by ED

Ranchi: Enforcement Directorate(ED) has summoned Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren today for questioning in a money laundering case linked to alleged illegal mining in the state.

According to sources, a team of three ED officials headed by a Joint Director rank officer has reached Ranchi.

The CM was asked to appear at the regional office of ED in Ranchi for questioning and recording of his statement under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Official sources informed that the central probe agency has listed more than 200 questions for the questioning session.

Earlier, ED had declined Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s request for rescheduling the summon issued to him. Hemant Soren was initially summoned by the federal probe agency on November 3, but he did not appear citing official engagements. The ED has also requested the Director General of Police and CRPF to tighten security around the ED office during the questioning.

Meanwhile, UPA Legislature party meeting took place at Chief Minister’s residence in Ranchi last night. CM Soren has called a press meeting at 10 am today. The agency has already arrested CM Soren’s political aide Pankaj Mishra and two others – Bachhu Yadav and Prem Prakash – in this case.

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