Enforcement Directorate Searches AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora’s Residence in Punjab
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at the residence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora in Ludhiana, Punjab, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged money laundering activities. The raids took place today, with officials stating that the operation is linked to accusations against Arora regarding the fraudulent acquisition of land valued in crores through his company.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at the residence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora in Ludhiana, Punjab, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged money laundering activities. The raids took place today, with officials stating that the operation is linked to accusations against Arora regarding the fraudulent acquisition of land valued in crores through his company.
In response to the ED’s actions, Arora expressed confusion over the reasons behind the search but affirmed his commitment to cooperate fully with the investigation. “I am a law-abiding citizen, am not sure about the reason for the search operation, will cooperate fully with agencies and make sure all their queries are answered,” he posted on X.
The ED’s raids were not limited to Arora’s residence; they extended to 17 locations across Ludhiana, Jalandhar, and Delhi, including the home of realtor Hemant Sood. This recent action adds to a series of investigations targeting AAP leaders, with senior party figure Manish Sisodia criticizing the ED’s persistent raids on his party members, claiming they have yielded no significant findings.
Sisodia took to X, stating, “Since this morning, the ED is raiding the house of Aam Aadmi Party’s Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora. In the last two years, they have raided (former Delhi Chief Minister) Arvind Kejriwal’s house, my house, (AAP MP) Sanjay Singh’s house, (former Delhi minister) Satyendra Jain’s house… nothing was found anywhere.”
The scrutiny of AAP officials has been intense, particularly after Sisodia’s arrest by the CBI on February 26, 2023, in connection with the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam. The ED subsequently arrested him in a related money laundering case on March 9, 2023, although he was granted bail in August of this year.
Notably, other senior AAP leaders, including Kejriwal, Singh, and Jain, have also faced significant legal challenges, with Jain remaining in custody after his arrest by the ED in May 2022.
As the investigation continues, the ED’s actions reflect ongoing tensions between law enforcement agencies and political figures within the AAP, raising questions about the broader implications for the party and its leadership.
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