ED raids in Nadia uncover alleged Ration corruption scandal

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out raids at three different locations in Nadia on Wednesday. The operations, which took place in Bhaluka, Krishnanagar, Govindpur Rice Mill in Shantipur, and a rice mill in Haringhata, have prompted an air of anticipation as the investigations unfold. The focus of this ED operation primarily revolves around allegations of ration corruption. It had come to the authorities' attention that the ration rice supplied by the central government was reportedly being diverted to local rice mills at lower prices and then resold at inflated rates in the market.

Sources familiar with the matter have indicated that the ED is not only scrutinizing the alleged ration corruption but is also delving into potential connections between these rice mills and the transaction activities of Anuvrata rice mill in Birbhum.

As the searches and investigations continue, the affected facilities remain closed, and the ED's relentless efforts aim to bring transparency and accountability to the allocation and distribution of essential commodities in the region. The ration corruption case is one that has raised concerns over the fair and equitable distribution of government-supplied rice, and the ED's intervention underscores the commitment to addressing such issues head-on.