Day: 2 January 2026

The Enforcement Directorate’s search operations at the Kolkata office of Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) and the residence of its co-founder have set off a major political controversy, drawing attention to the growing intersection of investigative agencies and electoral politics. The searches, reportedly linked to an alleged hawala funding trail originating from a 2020 coal smuggling case, have intensified scrutiny over political consultancy firms and their financial dealings.