ED conducts searches at premises of Chhattisgarh CM Baghel's political advisor, OSD

Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted searches at premises of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's political visor Vinod Verma and an Officer on Special Duty (OSD), sources said.

searches were also held at premises of a businessman in Durg, y said.

exact case in connection with which searches were being conducted was not yet known.

Reacting to ED's action, CM Baghel in a sarcastic post on X said, "Respected Prime Minister and Mr. Amit Shah! Thank you very much for priceless gift you have given me on my birthday by sending ED to my political visor, OSD and close aides." Some paramilitary personnel were seen at residence of Vinod Verma in Officers Colony at Devendra Nagar in state capital Raipur.

ED has been investigating different cases in Chhattisgarh pertaining to an alleged coal scam, liquor scam, irregularities in District Mineral Foundation fund and an online betting application.

In last two days, ED conducted searches at several locations in Raipur and Durg, apparently in connection with online betting activities, according to sources.