West Bengal CID forms Special Investigation team to probe multi-crore coal scam

West Bengal CID on Friday formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe into multi-crore coal scam in state. team appointed by state Criminal Investigation Department (CID) visited a few places in Asansol-Raniganj coal belt during day in connection with probe.

multicrore scam, arising out of illegal quarrying from abandoned mines of Eastern Coalfields, allegedly involves names of several big shots.

"An SIT has been formed to investigate into coal scam. Out officers visited a few places in Asansol and Raniganj belt," official said.

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According to source, CID sleuths may soon visit office of Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) as part of ongoing probe.

CBI is also investigating alleged illegal tring of coal in Asansol-Raniganj belt. An FIR has been lodged against Anup Majee, prime accused in case.

Last vember, CBI carried out massive search operations in West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Presh, after registering a case against Majee.

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CBI raids 10 locations in Bengal

Earlier in January, West Bengal CID carried out searches in 10 locations in ongoing investigation of   coal smuggling case. central ncy raided locations in Asansol, Raniganj, Jamuria and seven ors. BJP has alleged that re are several coal mines in state that have t been given any lease by  Central government, yet mining is being carried out illegally. transactions taking place through illegal mining are being looked into as well by ncy. CBI is also investigating Cattle Smuggling cases in state.

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CBI h previously summoned several Bengal police officials in ongoing investigation. y summoned IPS officers, SP, DGP, and inspectors who were asked to appear before CBI in Kolkata. It was reported earlier that CBI was speculating role of government officials in an alleged organised racket behind coal-mining scam and cattle-smuggling case. 

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