Liquor Scam: ED Conducts Raids at 14 Locations Linked to Ex-CM Bhupesh's Son

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu) : In a major development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on [date] conducted raids at 14 locations linked to former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's son, Chaitanya Baghel, in connection with a liquor scam probe.

Details of the Raids

The ED raids were carried out at various locations in Raipur, including the residence of Bhupesh Baghel, Chaitanya Baghel's properties, and offices of several liquor dealers. The raids were part of an ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in the liquor trade in Chhattisgarh.

Liquor Scam Probe

The ED had initiated an investigation into the liquor scam in Chhattisgarh in [year] after receiving complaints of large-scale irregularities in the liquor trade. The probe is focused on alleged irregularities in the issuance of liquor licenses, tax evasion, and money laundering.

Chaitanya Baghel's Involvement

Chaitanya Baghel, the son of Bhupesh Baghel, has been accused of being involved in the liquor scam. The ED has alleged that Chaitanya Baghel had links with several liquor dealers and had received large sums of money from them.

ED Seizes Documents and Records

During the raids, the ED seized several documents and records, including financial statements, account books, and computer hardware. The agency has also frozen several bank accounts linked to Chaitanya Baghel and his associates.

Bhupesh Baghel's Reaction

Bhupesh Baghel has denied any wrongdoing by his son or his government. "The ED raids are a politically motivated attempt to tarnish my image and that of my family," he said.

Opposition Reaction

The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded the resignation of Bhupesh Baghel and a thorough investigation into the liquor scam. "The ED raids have exposed the corrupt practices of the Baghel government," said a BJP spokesperson The ED raids on the properties linked to Chaitanya Baghel have raised questions about the involvement of the Baghel family in the liquor scam. The investigation is ongoing, and the ED has promised to take action against those found guilty of wrongdoing.