Indian authorities raid areas in Jharkhand, West Bengal amid election controversy over alleged Bangladeshi infiltration.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in India conducted raids in Jharkhand and West Bengal in a money laundering investigation tied to alleged illegal infiltration of Bangladeshi nationals. The raids, occurring a day before the first phase of Jharkhand's assembly elections, have sparked political controversy, with the ruling JMM criticizing the moves as politically motivated. The BJP, however, claims the state government aided infiltration, altering tribal areas' demographics. The raids are part of a broader investigation into trafficking and financial crimes.

November 11, 2024
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