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ED accuses Mamata Banerjee of obstructing I-PAC probe, moves Supreme Court

January 11, 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a petition in the Supreme Court accusing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of obstructing its investigation into the I-PAC coal scam. The ED claims that Banerjee confronted its officials during a search at the I-PAC office and that certain files were removed, hindering the probe.

West Bengal Chief Minister Chief Mamata Banerjee leads a protest march accompanied by TMC leaders and others against the ED searches linked to political consultancy firm I-PAC, in Kolkata

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ED alleges Mamata Banerjee interfered with its investigation into the I-PAC coal scam.
The petition was filed under Article 32 of the Constitution.
Mamata Banerjee reportedly confronted ED officials during a raid at I-PAC's Kolkata office.
The ED claims files were removed from the office, obstructing the investigation.
The agency is seeking a CBI probe into the alleged obstruction by state officials.

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ED accuses Mamata Banerjee of obstructing I-PAC probe, moves Supreme Court

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