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ED attaches Rs 2.78 crore assets of former Kolkata cop in land-grab case
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What Happened?
The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached assets worth Rs 2.78 crore belonging to former Kolkata Police DCP Santanu Sinha Biswas amid a probe into corruption and land grabbing.
Key points
- The ED attached three flats in Kolkata and a plot of land in Murshidabad.
- Biswas is accused of receiving crores in exchange for illegal favors.
- He was arrested in May in connection with a money laundering case.
- The ED claims the proceeds of crime amount to at least Rs 50 crore.
- Kolkata Police has registered a separate case against Biswas under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Key insights
- The investigation may lead to further scrutiny of police involvement in land deals.
- This case could impact public trust in law enforcement agencies.
- The ED's actions may prompt other investigations into similar corruption cases.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing issues of corruption and land grabbing in Kolkata.
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Santanu Sinha Biswas· PersonKolkata Police· OrganizationEnforcement Directorate· OrganizationTrinamool Congress· OrganizationSona Pappu· PersonJay S Kamdar· PersonMurshidabad· LocationKolkata· City
Source
India Today
