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ED Arrests Minister Alam's Aides, Seizes Rs 37 Crore; Alam Summoned May 14

May 12, 2024, 11:15 AM

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Sanjiv Lal, the personal secretary to Jharkhand Rural Development Minister Alamgir Alam, and Jahangir Alam, following a raid that uncovered Rs 35.23 crores in cash. The minister's wife was also questioned after the raids, which resulted in a total seizure of Rs 37 crore. Subsequently, Minister Alamgir Alam has been summoned by the ED to appear at the Ranchi Zonal Office on May 14th in connection with the cash recovery. This incident is part of a broader investigation into money laundering allegations.