The Enforcement Directorate has carried out searches at multiple locations in Kolkata and North 24 Parganas as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation linked to an alleged ration distribution scam, officials said.
Teams from the agency also searched the residence of businessman Partha Sarathi in North 24 Parganas in connection with the Public Distribution System scam.
According to officials, the raids are aimed at gathering evidence related to suspected irregularities and financial transactions tied to the case. The investigation focuses on alleged diversion and laundering of funds meant for subsidised food grain distribution under the Public Distribution System.
Further details are awaited as the probe continues.
