ED Remand Extended for Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren in Land Scam Case

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s remand in the money laundering case related to an alleged land scam has been extended by five days by a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Ranchi. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had sought a seven-day remand, which was contested by the defense. Ultimately, the court granted the ED’s request for a five-day extension.

Supporters Rally as Hemant Soren Appears in Court Amidst Tight Security

Amidst tight security measures, Hemant Soren was escorted by the Enforcement Directorate to the civil court in Ranchi. Supporters gathered outside the court premises, expressing solidarity with chants of ‘Hemant Soren Zindabad’ and ‘Jail Ka Darwaja Tootega, Hemant Bhaiya Chootega’ as Soren acknowledged them by waving.

Jharkhand High Court to Hear Soren’s Plea Against ED Action on February 12

While Hemant Soren’s legal team is gearing up for a battle in the courts, the Jharkhand High Court is scheduled to hear his petition against the ED’s actions on February 12. Soren’s arrest by the ED stems from allegations of money laundering, with investigations pointing to his alleged involvement in illegal land transactions and connections to the ‘land mafia’.

Probe Widens: 14 Arrests Made Including IAS Officer Chhavi Ranjan

The probe into the alleged land scam and money laundering case has resulted in a total of 14 arrests, including 2011-batch IAS officer Chhavi Ranjan. The Enforcement Directorate continues to investigate the alleged manipulation of official records and fraudulent land transactions, revealing a complex web of illicit activities in Jharkhand.