Big action by ED in Kolkata before elections, raid at the house of real estate businessman ‘Sona Pappu’ created a stir: – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: As soon as the election bugle sounded in West Bengal, central investigative agencies have increased their activity. In the latest development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) early Wednesday arrested a major Kolkata real estate developer. sona pappu Rapid raids were conducted on the locations of. This action taken at his residence in Ballygunge, a posh area of ​​South Kolkata, has created a stir in the political and business circles of the state.

Allegation of misappropriation of crores in the name of flat

This action of ED is mainly related to money laundering and financial fraud. According to the complaints received by the investigating agency, Sona Pappu and his construction company had collected huge amount of money in the name of giving flats to the customers by giving them attractive dreams. It is alleged that despite taking money, the customers did not get houses for years. ED is now linking those bank accounts and transactions through which customers’ hard-earned money was diverted for personal gain (Diversion of Funds).

Old connection with bombings and violence

Sona Pappu’s name is not limited to financial irregularities only. His name also cropped up in the horrific violence that took place in Kolkata’s Kankuliya Road and Golpark area in February this year. At that time the miscreants had fired bombs and bullets heavily in the area. According to local people and police sources, Sona Pappu’s gang was behind this terror. The police had already arrested 10 people in this case, but now the entry of ED has further increased the problems of this criminal-business nexus.

Crackdown on ‘Pappu’ during election season

West Bengal is on the verge of assembly elections 2026. At such a time, it is considered very important for ED to tighten its grip on a builder who has also been accused of land grabbing and extortion. The investigating officers are examining the documents, digital evidence and papers of benami properties present in the company’s offices. No formal arrest has been confirmed yet in this raid that has been going on since morning, but there are speculations that a major recovery may be made.