Enforcement Directorate Conducts Massive Raids Across West Bengal in Multi-Crore Coal Smuggling Investigation

Nov 21, 2025 08:01 pm CST

The Enforcement Directorate launched extensive search operations across West Bengal, investigating a major coal smuggling operation involving illegal mining, transportation, and storage. Over 100 officials raided 24 locations in Kolkata, Howrah, and Asansol, targeting coal traders and mining contractors. The operation aims to address significant government revenue losses estimated at hundreds of crores of rupees from coal theft.