Recruitment scam probe deepens, ED raids Madan Mitra-linked premises in Kolkata
KOLKATA: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday conducted raids at seven premises linked to TMC MLA and former minister Madan Mitra in connection with the municipal recruitment scam. According to officials, the investigation so far has revealed that Mitra allegedly received bribes in the form of cash and gold through middlemen in exchange for facilitating the appointment of undeserving candidates to various municipal posts, including in the Kamarhati municipality. Sources further claimed that the TMC leader is linked to more than 125 such alleged illegal appointments. The agency said the investigation is still underway and further details are being examined.
