ED Raids Residence of Bihar's Senior IAS Officer & Energy Department Principal Secretary Sanjeev Hans

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a major operation targeting Sanjeev Hans, a senior IAS officer and the Principal Secretary of Bihar's Energy Department. On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, ED teams conducted simultaneous raids at multiple locations associated with Hans, intensifying scrutiny over allegations of financial irregularities. Details of the specific allegations prompting the raids have not been officially disclosed by the ED. However, Hans is reportedly closely associated with Gulab Yadav, a former MLA, whose activities have come under ED's investigation for suspected involvement in money laundering activities.The raids, which commenced early in the morning, mark a significant development in the ongoing probe into financial misconduct in Bihar. Authorities are actively investigating connections and financial transactions involving Hans and his alleged links to Gulab Yadav. Further updates on the outcome of the raids are awaited as the investigation unfolds.