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<p>Officials from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducting searches at former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel&rsquo;s residence were attacked by a group of individuals. The searches were part of an ongoing money laundering investigation involving his son, Chaitanya Baghel, in connection with an alleged liquor scam.</p>
<p>According to ED officials, the attack was carried out by individuals believed to be Congress workers protesting against the searches. A vehicle belonging to a deputy director-level ED officer was also damaged during the incident. Visuals from the site showed a large crowd surrounding ED personnel and physically confronting them.</p>
<h2><strong>ED conducts searches at multiple locations</strong></h2>
<p>The ED searched around 14-15 locations across Chhattisgarh, including the premises of Chaitanya Baghel in Bhilai and those linked to his associate, Laxmi Narayan Bansal, also known as Pappu Bansal. The raids were conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).</p>
<p>Officials stated that Chaitanya Baghel shares his Bhilai accommodation with his father, Bhupesh Baghel, making the property relevant to the investigation. They suspect that Chaitanya Baghel received financial benefits from the alleged scam.</p>
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<h2><strong>Bhupesh Baghel responds to ED searches</strong></h2>
<p>Following the raid, Bhupesh Baghel revealed that the ED recovered Rs 33 lakh in cash from his residence. He explained that the amount was found among family members, including his wife, daughters, son, and daughter-in-law. Baghel attributed the cash to income from farming and dairy activities on their 140-acre landholding.</p>
<p>&ldquo;I was reading the newspaper and having tea when the ED team arrived. I welcomed them and told them I had been expecting them for a long time. My family and I engage in farming, and the cash found was what we had already declared. It included streedhan (jewellery) as well,&rdquo; Baghel said in a statement quoted by ANI.</p>
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<h2><strong>Baghel criticises ED actions</strong></h2>
<p>Baghel alleged that the ED attempted to create an unnecessary spectacle by using currency-counting machines during the search. &ldquo;A perception was created that large sums were being counted. ₹33 lakh is not an unusually large amount for a joint family involved in agriculture,&rdquo; he said.</p>
<p>He further claimed that the raids were politically motivated, linking them to his questioning of the ruling BJP government in the state assembly. &ldquo;Kawasi Lakhma asked questions in the assembly, and ED raided his home within eight days. I questioned Vijay Sharma about housing for the poor, and within four days, they arrived at my residence,&rdquo; Baghel remarked.</p>
<p>The ED has not officially commented on Baghel&rsquo;s statements, while investigations into the alleged liquor scam continue.</p>

India News: The ED searched around 14-15 locations across Chhattisgarh, including the premises of Chaitanya Baghel in Bhilai and those linked to his associate, Laxmi Narayan Bansal, also known as Pappu Bansal.

Officials from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducting searches at former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel’s residence were attacked by a group of individuals. The searches were part of an ongoing money laundering investigation involving his son, Chaitanya Baghel, in connection with an alleged liquor scam. According to ED officials, the attack was carried out by individuals believed to be Congress workers protesting against the searches. A vehicle belonging to a deputy director-level ED officer was also damaged during the incident. Visuals from the site showed a large crowd surrounding ED personnel and physically confronting them. ED conducts searches at multiple locations The ED searched around 14-15 locations across Chhattisgarh, including the premises of Chaitanya Baghel in Bhilai and those linked to his associate, Laxmi Narayan Bansal, also known as Pappu Bansal. The raids were conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Officials stated that Chaitanya Baghel shares his Bhilai accommodation with his father, Bhupesh Baghel, making the property relevant to the investigation. They suspect that Chaitanya Baghel received financial benefits from the alleged scam. Also read: CCTV footage captures as armed robbers steal jewellery worth over $2mn from Tanishq showroom in Bihar Bhupesh Baghel responds to ED searches Following the raid, Bhupesh Baghel revealed that the ED recovered Rs 33 lakh in cash from his residence. He explained that the amount was found among family members, including his wife, daughters, son, and daughter-in-law. Baghel attributed the cash to income from farming and dairy activities on their 140-acre landholding. “I was reading the newspaper and having tea when the ED team arrived. I welcomed them and told them I had been expecting them for a long time. My family and I engage in farming, and the cash found was what we had already declared. It included streedhan (jewellery) as well,” Baghel said in a statement quoted by ANI. Also read: Government cracks down on tobacco, alcohol advertisements in Indian Premier League Baghel criticises ED actions Baghel alleged that the ED attempted to create an unnecessary spectacle by using currency-counting machines during the search. “A perception was created that large sums were being counted. ₹33 lakh is not an unusually large amount for a joint family involved in agriculture,” he said. He further claimed that the raids were politically motivated, linking them to his questioning of the ruling BJP government in the state assembly. “Kawasi Lakhma asked questions in the assembly, and ED raided his home within eight days. I questioned Vijay Sharma about housing for the poor, and within four days, they arrived at my residence,” Baghel remarked. The ED has not officially commented on Baghel’s statements, while investigations into the alleged liquor scam continue.

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<p>Bengaluru, known for its traffic, can make you wait for hours even when travelling for short distances.</p>

<p>However, recently, a video on Twitter went viral where a doctor took an unexpected decision to save a patient's life. It is turning out to be an inspiring tale for many.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident took place on August 30, when Dr. Govind Nandakumar, a gastroenterology surgeon at Manipal Hospitals, was on his way to perform a surgery. Having said that, he got packed up in traffic. After a few minutes, the doctor realised he was falling behind schedule and needed to act quickly because an urgent laparoscopic gallbladder surgery was required.</p>

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<p>Govind, in an interview, said, "The last stretch usually takes 10 mins. I was stuck in the traffic, getting nervous about being late. I checked Google Maps which showed that it will take another 45 minutes."</p>

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<p>He further continued, "I commute every day from central Bangalore to Manipal Hospitals, Sarjapur, which is in the Southeast of Bangalore. I left home well in time for the surgery. My team was all set and prepared to perform the surgery as soon as I would reach the hospital. Looking at the huge traffic, I decided to leave the car with the driver and ran towards the hospital without thinking twice," DNA reported.</p>

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<p>The team led by Dr. Nandakumar was ready to put the patient to sleep and started to work as soon as he reached the operating room. The process began immediately. The surgery went well, and the patient was promptly discharged from the hospital.</p>

<p>People believe that waterlogging and traffic congestion were brought on by the city's heavy rain leading to heavy traffic in the city. Several videos went viral showing vehicles stuck on a long traffic route.</p>

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Bengaluru, known for its traffic, can make you wait for hours even when travelling for short distances. However, recently, a video on Twitter went viral where a doctor took an unexpected decision to save a patient's life.

Bengaluru, known for its traffic, can make you wait for hours even when travelling for short distances. However, recently, a video on Twitter went viral where a doctor took an unexpected decision to save a patient's life. It is turning out to be an inspiring tale for many. The incident took place on August 30, when Dr. Govind Nandakumar, a gastroenterology surgeon at Manipal Hospitals, was on his way to perform a surgery. Having said that, he got packed up in traffic. After a few minutes, the doctor realised he was falling behind schedule and needed to act quickly because an urgent laparoscopic gallbladder surgery was required. Also read | WATCH | Dubai's Burj Khalifa lights up in honour of Queen Elizabeth II Govind, in an interview, said, "The last stretch usually takes 10 mins. I was stuck in the traffic, getting nervous about being late. I checked Google Maps which showed that it will take another 45 minutes." .@SoumiEmd @CCellini @andersoncooper @WCMSurgery @nycHealthy @NYCRUNS https://t.co/54zt4H5SxY #runtowork @ManipalHealth #togetherstronger pic.twitter.com/21NYbZgraX — Govind Nandakumar MD (@docgovind) September 12, 2022 × He further continued, "I commute every day from central Bangalore to Manipal Hospitals, Sarjapur, which is in the Southeast of Bangalore. I left home well in time for the surgery. My team was all set and prepared to perform the surgery as soon as I would reach the hospital. Looking at the huge traffic, I decided to leave the car with the driver and ran towards the hospital without thinking twice," DNA reported. Also read | WATCH: An ode to Queen Elizabeth on bagpipes, 'Amazing Grace' The team led by Dr. Nandakumar was ready to put the patient to sleep and started to work as soon as he reached the operating room. The process began immediately. The surgery went well, and the patient was promptly discharged from the hospital. People believe that waterlogging and traffic congestion were brought on by the city's heavy rain leading to heavy traffic in the city. Several videos went viral showing vehicles stuck on a long traffic route. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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