Dramatic arrest after failed escape attempt
As per details, Saha attempted to flee his residence during the ED raids by jumping over a wall. In a desperate move, he also threw his mobile phones into a nearby drain, which were later recovered by the officials. Videos from the spot showed a drenched MLA being escorted by ED officers and CRPF personnel from an area filled with vegetation and garbage.
Non-cooperation led to arrest
The MLA from the Burwan constituency was arrested for non-cooperation with the central probe agency under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Apart from his residence, the ED also searched properties linked to his relatives and close associates. Notably, Saha had previously been arrested by the CBI in 2023 for his alleged involvement in the same scam but was later released.
Teacher recruitment scam under scanner
The ED's money laundering case originates from a CBI FIR, filed on the directions of the Calcutta High Court. The probe covers alleged irregularities in the hiring of Group C and D staff, primary teachers, and assistant teachers for Classes 9 to 12. The scam has already ensnared several high-profile figures including former state education minister Partha Chatterjee, his associate Arpita Mukherjee, and TMC MLA Manik Bhattacharya. Four charge sheets have been filed so far in connection with the case.
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