ED Conducts Raids on Kolkata Cop, Businessman in Poll Run-Up

With West Bengal Assembly elections 2026 round the corner, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Sunday carried out search operations at multiple locations linked to a senior Kolkata Police officer and a businessman.

The agency reached the Ballygunge residence of Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas early in the morning and conducted a detailed search that lasted for several hours. Investigators also questioned the officer during the operation. Biswas, who previously headed the Kalighat Police Station, has already faced scrutiny in connection with a coal-related investigation and was earlier called to Delhi for questioning.

At the same time, officials searched premises associated with Joy Kamdar, Managing Director of Sun Enterprise. In total, three locations were covered during the operation-two linked to the police officer and one to the businessman.

The searches are part of an ongoing probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, tied to a case involving alleged financial irregularities connected to Sona Pappu and Joy Kamdar.

The timing of the action has drawn attention as the state prepares for voting across 294 constituencies in two phases later this month, with results to be declared in early May.

Meanwhile, election authorities have stepped up vigilance across West Bengal. Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal has instructed police officials to maintain strict law and order, warning that any attempt to disrupt polling will invite immediate action. Security agencies have also been directed to stay alert and act promptly against any suspicious activity during the election period.