Jharkhand's Hemant Soren Faces Legal Woes: ED Allegations and Political Drama

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has alleged that former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren illegally acquired and possessed 12 adjacent land parcels in Ranchi, measuring 8.5 acres, obtained by a syndicate involved in grabbing properties. Soren was arrested on money laundering charges in connection with an alleged land deal, and the ED sought his custody for further investigation. The case stems from raids against a sub-inspector in the revenue department, who allegedly worked with the land mafia. The agency claims to have recovered evidence linking Soren to the illegal acquisition and possession of the properties.