CBI Raids Target Bhupesh Baghel and Associates in Mahadev Betting App Probe

The raids spanned over 50 locations across multiple states, intensifying political tensions as Congress accuses the BJP of using central agencies for vendetta.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted raids at over 50 locations, including the residences of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and his associates, as part of the Mahadev online betting app investigation.
The Mahadev betting app scam allegedly involves illegal payouts to public officials, significant financial losses to the state exchequer, and operations led by Dubai-based promoters.
Congress leaders, including Baghel, have condemned the raids as politically motivated, accusing the BJP-led central government of misusing investigative agencies to target opposition leaders.
The raids coincided with Baghel's planned travel to Delhi for a Congress Drafting Committee meeting, further fueling allegations of harassment.
Protests by Congress supporters were reported at multiple raid sites, with minor scuffles occurring between demonstrators and security forces.