Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren addressing the media at his official residence before going to the ED office for questioning in a money laundering case related to alleged illegal mining in the state, in Ranchi on November 17, 2022. Photo Credit: PTI
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said on Thursday He has been accused in the mining lease case were unfounded as he left for the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Ranchi, where he is set to face questioning in connection with the case.
Addressing media persons, the CM claimed that he was a victim of opposition’s conspiracy.
“The agency should level allegations only after detailed investigation of the case,” he said.
The ED summoned Mr. Soren to its regional office here for questioning in a money laundering case related to alleged illegal mining in the state.
The agency has said it has “identified” illegal mining-related proceeds of crime worth Rs 1,000 crore in the state so far.
Speaking to reporters, Mr. Soren said, “If we calculate the annual revenue from mines and minerals, it will not touch ₹1000 crore. I am going to the ED office and want to see how they arrived at that figure.” “
Meanwhile, security has been beefed up around the ED office to avoid any untoward incident.