The CBI on Wednesday conducted simultaneous raids at 15 locations in Odisha, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh in connection with an alleged multi-crore coal scam.
The searches were conducted on the premises of the then officials of Eastern Coalfield Limited (ECL), including two former general managers (one serving and one retired), manager (security), inspector (security) and colliery agent among others. Cash of nearly Rs 20 lakh, jewellery and property documents were recovered from the premises of the incumbent general manager. “Property documents, locker key and incriminating documents were recovered from the possession of other accused,” read a CBI statement.
The CBI registered a case on November 27, 2020, against six accused and unknown persons on the allegations of illegal mining and theft of coal in the leasehold areas of ECL, Asansol and its adjoining private land, the statement added.
