New Delhi, April 1 The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple locations in Kolkata on Wednesday as part of a money laundering investigation against an alleged criminal and a related syndicate, official sources said.
The state is heading for elections, and the second phase of polling for the West Bengal assembly will be held on April 23 and April 29.
The action is being taken in the case against Biswajit Podder, also known as Sona Pappu, who is accused of attempted murder and extortion, the sources said.
Approximately eight locations, including Podder's residence and commercial premises in the Ballygunge area, as well as those of Babu Sona alias Rahul Das, Sun Group, and Jay Kamdar, are being raided, they said.
The action is being taken under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).