Earlier in the day, the ED raided the premises of Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Santanu Sinha Biswas in Ballygunge and Sun Enterprises Managing Director Jay Kamdar in Behala. “Three premises are being covered in the raids — two belonging to Santanu Sinha Biswas and one to Jay Kamdar,” officials said. “Santanu Sinha Biswas is the Chief Coordinator and Nodal Officer of the West Bengal and Kolkata Police Welfare Committee,” they added. The ED has not yet issued an official statement on Kamdar’s arrest but said he will be produced before a court and custody will be sought. On April 1, the ED’s Kolkata Zonal Office conducted raids at eight premises in Kolkata, West Bengal, in a case linked to Biswajit Podder alias Sona Pappu, Jay S. Kamdar and others. “During the searches, cash amounting to approximately ?1.47 crore and gold and silver jewellery valued at around ?67.64 lakh, along with several incriminating documents and digital devices, were seized. Several immovable properties, including land and buildings, have also been identified, which appear to have been acquired through criminal activities,” the ED said in a statement. “A Toyota Fortuner vehicle, found to be used by Biswajit Podder alias Sona Pappu, was also seized during the searches. Additionally, a revolver marked ‘Made in USA’ was recovered from Podder’s residence on Fern Road, Kolkata, and handed over to the West Bengal Police as part of the ED’s efforts to ensure free, fair and fearless elections to the West Bengal Legislative Assembly in 2026,” the agency added. The ED’s money laundering probe against Biswajit Podder alias Sona Pappu and others stems from several FIRs registered by the West Bengal Police and Kolkata Police under various sections of the IPC and the Arms Act, related to rioting, attempt to murder, criminal conspiracy and other offences. The ED claimed that proceeds of crime were generated through illegal activities including extortion, land grabbing, and unauthorised construction through entities controlled by Podder and his associates The accused, including Podder, were allegedly involved in organised criminal syndicate activities in West Bengal and generated large amounts of illegal funds through such operations. Podder is also wanted in connection with a case of violence on Kankulia Road near Golpark in Kolkata and is currently on the run. The ED had issued summons to Podder, but he has failed to join the investigation so far. For the Latest news, India News and breaking stories from around the world, visit Times Now for live coverage and in-depth reporting. With over 18 years of experience in broadcast and print journalism, Bhavatosh Singh has been with Times Now since 2005. Primary areas of interest incl... View More