Coal Mining Case: ED Raids multiple locations in Bengal; Full details here

The ED’s investigation has revealed that this illegal coal mining business is not limited to just one state. During the previous raids in Jharkhand, the ED found documents that indicate the involvement of several traders and middlemen from Bengal.

Post Published By: Sujata Biswal

Updated : 3 February 2026, 12:23 PM IST

ED Raids multiple locations in Bengal in coal mining case

New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted raids at over 10 locations in Bengal under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) related to illegal coal mining.

These raids are part of an investigation that also has links to Jharkhand.

The raids were also conducted earlier in Jharkhand in this connection and some crucial clues were found regarding the syndicate of coal mafia and their financial activities

Key Revelations
The ED's investigation has revealed that this illegal coal mining business is not limited to just one state. During the previous raids in Jharkhand, the ED found documents that indicate the involvement of several traders and middlemen from West Bengal.

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