CBI raids Mahua Moitra's Kolkata residence in Cash-for-Query case

• CBI conducts search at Mahua Moitra's Kolkata residence in cash-for-query case
• CBI raids Moitra's residence named 'Ratnavali' in Alipur 
• Move comes after a FIR was filed by the CBI a day earlier

TMC leader Mahua Moitra's home in Kolkata was searched by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today in the cash-for-query case. CBI raids Moitra's residence named 'Ratnavali' in Alipur on Saturday morning.This action follows a FIR filed against Mahua Moitra by the CBI just a day earlier.

The Lokpal, earlier this week, directed the CBI to investigate the allegations against Moitra and submit a report within six months. Additionally, the CBI has been instructed to provide monthly updates on the progress of the investigation.

The allegations against Mahua Moitra are serious, as stated by the Lokpal in its order, especially considering her position as a public servant. 

"After careful evaluation and consideration of the entire material on record, there remains no doubt regarding the fact that the allegations leveled against the Respondent Public Servant (RPS), most of which are supported by cogent evidence, are extremely serious in nature, especially in view of the position held by her," Lokpal said in its order.

She was expelled from the Lok Sabha in December last year. She was also accused of surrendering confidential log-in credentials for the parliamentary website, so Mr Hiranandani could post questions directly. Though she denied the bribery charges but admitted to sharing the log-in details stating its a common practice among MPs.