West Bengal Minister Jyotripriya-Mallik Arrested by ED in Corruption case

West Bengal Minister Jyotripriya-Mallik Arrested by ED in Corruption case

Asif Iqbal | October 27, 2023 | 10:30 AM IST | Crime, West Bengal | Follow on Google News

West Bengal Minister Jyotripriya-Mallik Arrested by ED in Corruption case

In a significant development, an Enforcement Directorate (ED) team, late Thursday night, arrested the sitting West Bengal minister and prominent Trinamool Congress leader, Jyotripriya Mallik. This arrest is linked to an alleged case of corruption in the public distribution system. The events leading to this arrest unfolded a day after the ED conducted searches at Mr. Mallik’s residence in Salt Lake, situated on the outskirts of Kolkata.

A Politician’s Cry of Conspiracy

As media persons converged around the minister, witnessing his departure in the custody of ED sleuths, assisted by Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel, Mr. Mallik made a statement regarding his predicament. He declared himself the “victim of a grave conspiracy.” The agency confirmed the arrest and stated, “West Bengal minister Jyotripriya Mallik has been arrested by ED in connection with an alleged case of corruption in rationing distribution.” Amidst this commotion, the arrested minister continued to express his grievances to the media.

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Corruption Allegations in Ration Distribution

The Enforcement Directorate’s actions are rooted in their ongoing investigations into an alleged case of corruption in the ration distribution system. Mr. Mallik currently serves as the state minister for Forest Affairs, and he has previously held the portfolio for the Food and Civil Supplies department. The arrest has raised questions and concerns within the political landscape, yet, at the time of this report, the ruling Trinamool Congress, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, had not issued any official response to the situation.

Unfolding Political Scandals in West Bengal

This arrest is not an isolated incident in West Bengal politics. Earlier in the year, the ED apprehended former West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee and his associate Arpita Mukherjee in connection with the teachers’ recruitment scam. This arrest followed the recovery of a substantial amount of cash from the latter’s residence. Both individuals are now undergoing a probe related to the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) recruitment scam, according to the ED.

The TMC’s Burdwan district president, Anubrata Mondal, had also faced arrest earlier in connection with a cattle smuggling case.Additionally, Abhishek Banerjee, the chief minister’s nephew and a prominent TMC leader, has been summoned and questioned by the ED on numerous occasions. These inquiries revolve around an alleged coal ‘scam’ case. These developments emphasize the heightened scrutiny and ongoing investigations within West Bengal’s political landscape.

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