Hemant Soren Asked to Record Statement Again Amid Land Deal Probe
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren faces a second round of questioning by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case linked to illegal land deals.
RANCHI – In a significant development, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has been summoned once more by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in a money laundering investigation.
The fresh summons come after the initial session on January 20, where ED officials recorded Soren’s statement at his official residence for approximately seven hours.
The ED’s decision to summon Soren again arises from the incomplete nature of the earlier interrogation.
Soren has been implicated in a case involving alleged illegal land transactions, which the ED is thoroughly investigating.
The agency’s line of questioning during the last week reportedly involved 25-30 queries directed at the Chief Minister.
The ongoing investigation focuses on a substantial racket linked to unauthorized land ownership changes in Jharkhand.
So far, the ED has apprehended 14 individuals in connection with this case, including high-profile figures like IAS officer Chhavi Ranjan.
Soren, also the executive president of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), had previously missed seven summons before agreeing to the eighth.
Following the ED’s visit, Soren alluded to a conspiracy being orchestrated against him.
The upcoming round of questioning is scheduled between January 27 and 31, with the Chief Minister given the option to either attend the ED office or have the agency visit his residence.
