ED Summons Seven More in Kolkata–Jharkhand Coal Smuggling Probe

Overview

• A senior Enforcement Directorate officer said the agency has now called a total of 15 people for questioning in the case.
• The summonses aim to map the money trail and determine where proceeds from alleged coal smuggling were routed.
• Officials said the inquiry includes examining possible involvement of influential persons connected to the transactions.
• The latest step follows recent ED searches at IPAC chief Prateek Jain’s residence in Kolkata and the outfit’s Salt Lake office.
• The agency described the investigation as ongoing and said further action will be guided by documentary and testimonial evidence.