Enforcement Directorate reports significant progress in recruitment case, emphasizing substantial property seizures as evidence during February 7 session with Justice Amrita Singh.
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KOLKATA: Today(on 13th March), The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has made significant progress in a high-profile recruitment case. The agency’s legal representative, Dhiraj Trivedi, informed the court about the substantial amount of property that has been seized in connection with the investigation.
“We have seized a lot of property,”
-Trivedi stated.
This case, which has attracted considerable attention, involves allegations of corruption and malpractice in recruitment processes. The ED’s actions signify a robust approach to dismantling the networks involved. Trivedi, representing both the CBI and the ED, conveyed to Justice Amrita Singh that the seized assets represent “a never-ending source” of evidence and leads. This remark was made during a session on February 7, highlighting the ongoing nature of the investigation.
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The Calcutta High court‘s response to these developments has been notably stringent. Justice Singh, overseeing the proceedings, expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of the inquiry. The judge’s concerns were primarily focused on what she perceived as the ‘slowness’ of the recruitment investigation. In response, she demanded a comprehensive report from the central agencies, seeking to understand the progress and methodologies being employed.
During the subsequent hearing, Trivedi approached the matter with a degree of caution, choosing not to disclose additional names implicated in the investigation.
“I am not mentioning the names of others whose names have come up in the investigation,”
-he stated, acknowledging the sensitivity and interconnectedness of the findings. Justice Singh accepted this approach, noting:
“Okay. Needless to mention.”
However, Trivedi hinted at the complexity of the case, likening it to “Pandora’s box” where uncovering one element leads to the discovery of another.
“One is connected with the other. When one is opened, other information is flowing. If you open another one, another one is coming. CBI has got many important names,”
– he elaborated, indicating the vast scope of the investigation.
Despite these revelations, the pace of the investigation remained a point of contention. Justice Singh specifically addressed the delay in obtaining forensic results.
“Voice samples were taken,”
-she pointed out, questioning why the Central Forensic Research Laboratory (CFSL) report had not been delivered even after two months. This line of inquiry underscores the court’s insistence on a more expedited and transparent investigation process.
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The case continues to unfold, with each hearing revealing more layers of corruption and malpractice. The ED’s efforts to seize properties and dismantle the networks involved are crucial steps in addressing the systemic issues within the recruitment processes.
