Jharkhand News: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey Accuses Ranchi SSP, Deoghar SP of Conspiracy Against ED in Land Scam Case

Ranchi, November 04, 2024: In a recent tweet, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey accused Ranchi Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) and Deoghar Superintendent of Police (SP) of conspiring against Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials in Jharkhand. Nishikant Dubey claimed these senior police officers were allegedly working to implicate ED officials as part of a politically motivated scheme, highlighting tensions between local law enforcement and the central agency.

Nishikant Dubey’s allegations suggest that Ranchi SSP and Deoghar SP are targeting ED officials involved in ongoing investigations related to illegal land dealings and money laundering in Jharkhand. This accusation, made public through his official social media account, has intensified political discourse in the state, raising questions about the motives behind these alleged actions against ED authorities.

Background on the Jharkhand Land Scam

देवघर के SP की अवैध रुप से वकील सुजीत कुमार को पुलिस लाइन में तीन दिन रखकर @dir_ed को फँसाने की साज़िश की जॉंच करनी चाहिए @ECISVEEP हेमंत सोरेन @JharkhandPolice में राँची के पुलिस अधीक्षक मुख्य साज़िशकर्ता है ।यह सभी चुनाव को प्रभावित करने की साज़िश है

— Dr Nishikant Dubey (@nishikant_dubey) November 4, 2024

At the heart of Nishikant Dubey’s accusations lies the ED’s investigation into a large-scale land scam in the Kanke region of Jharkhand. Allegations surfaced that local land documents were tampered with to enable the illegal sale of property, generating substantial financial gains. The proceeds from these sales are reportedly linked to money laundering activities, which prompted ED’s intervention. The case involves various stakeholders, including lawyer Sujeet Kumar, who faces accusations of defrauding Sanjeev Pandey, a Jharkhand resident who claims Kumar exploited his connections with officials to shield himself from investigation.

Sujeet Kumar and Financial Fraud Allegations

Sanjeev Pandey alleges that lawyer Sujeet Kumar, acting under the guise of influence, deceived him into parting with millions under the promise of immunity from ED scrutiny. According to Pandey, Kumar assured him that his name would be omitted from any formal charge sheet in the ongoing money laundering probe. However, despite these promises, Pandey’s name appeared in ED’s official documentation, leading him to file a complaint against Kumar for financial fraud. Additionally, the alleged extortion incident sparked further legal disputes, with both parties filing cases against each other in local police stations.

Potential Political Implications

Nishikant Dubey’s assertions cast a spotlight on potential political implications, as he suggested that the actions against ED officials may be orchestrated to influence upcoming elections in Jharkhand. He claims this effort to undermine the ED is a strategy aimed at interfering with investigations that could impact high-profile individuals within the state’s political landscape. Nishikant Dubey’s comments have added fuel to the ongoing political tensions in Jharkhand, a state already mired in controversy over corruption and legal disputes.

The accusations have stirred public interest and prompted calls for a transparent investigation. As the situation unfolds, the interplay between ED’s operations and local law enforcement actions in Jharkhand will remain a focal point, especially given its potential impact on the political climate in the region.