Overview

• The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids at 14 locations tied to former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, his son Chaitanya, and associates, linked to an alleged ₹2,161 crore liquor scam.
• Officials seized ₹33 lakh in cash, jewelry, and documents from Baghel’s residence, which he claims are family assets from farming and dairy businesses.
• Congress leaders have denounced the raids as politically motivated, accusing the BJP-led central government of attempting to silence opposition voices.
• ED alleges Chaitanya Baghel was a key beneficiary of illegal proceeds from the liquor scam, which reportedly caused significant losses to the state exchequer.
• Protests erupted outside Baghel’s residence, with Congress supporters clashing with ED officials, while Baghel vowed to continue questioning BJP leaders in the state assembly.