ED Raids Various Places in Jharkhand Including MLA’s Associated Premises
ED conducted multiple searches at nearly a dozen places across Jharkhand in association with Pradeep Yadav, the Poreyahat MLA, and his close associates’ premises. The searches aimed to establish evidence related to suspicious financial transactions. The central agency carried out the raids on the premises of several companies in Ranchi, Godda, and Dumka districts, including the MLA’s residence, properties belonging to his associates, and local contractors. During the raids, ED seized around Rs 60 lakhs in cash and several incriminating documents from different premises. The recently conducted raids follow an income tax raid that was carried out on Yadav’s premises in November 2022.
About Vaishnavi Construction and Suppliers Private Limited
Vaishnavi Construction and Suppliers Private Limited is a company located in Jharkhand that has recently come under the radar of ED raids. The company’s activities and financial transactions are being investigated.
About Pradeep Yadav
Pradeep Yadav is a Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader from the state of Jharkhand. In 2019, he won the JMM seat from Poreyahat. Yadav joined Congress after his election from JVM-P, now defunct. The recent ED raids are in connection with allegations of financial irregularities.