ED vs Police Clash: High Court Petition Sparks CBI Probe Demand

The Enforcement Directorate has petitioned the Jharkhand High Court for a CBI investigation after state police conducted a raid on its premises, alleging interference. The raid followed an FIR filed by Santosh, a PHED employee, who claimed mistreatment by ED officers. The case awaits a hearing on January 16.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has escalated a legal battle by moving the Jharkhand High Court to demand a CBI probe into a contentious police raid on its premises, which the ED claims represents a major interference with its work.

On Thursday, the state police carried out a search and seizure operation at the ED's state capital office, following an FIR filed by Santosh, a PHED employee. He alleges that he experienced severe torture and misconduct during an interrogation by ED officers.

Responding to the FIR, Ranchi police intervened at the central agency's premises, leading to a dramatic confrontation. The next hearing in this ongoing case is set for January 16, as both sides await judicial clarity.

(With inputs from agencies.)