Raipur, July 18
In a politically charged development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday arrested Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, in connection with an alleged money laundering case linked to the multi-crore liquor scam in the state.
The arrest took place at the Baghel residence in Bhilai, Durg district, following fresh raids conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
ED officials cited newly-obtained evidence as the basis for their action.
Chaitanya, after his arrest, was taken to Raipur where he will be interrogated by the central agency.
Chaitanya’s arrest coincided with his birthday and the final day of the Monsoon Session of the Chhattisgarh Assembly, prompting sharp reactions from Congress leaders.
The Congress party’s Chhattisgarh unit and Bhupesh Baghel accused the Central government of political revenge for raising their voice against them.