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Chattisgarh: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday conducted a 14 hour long raid at former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s residence in connection with the Mahadev betting app case.
Official sources said that during the CBI raid a large number of supporters gathered outside the residence of former Chattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.
Speaking to the Media, Bhagel said that the CBI had visited his residence for the second time in 15 days, conducting raids not just in Durg but across multiple locations in India. He emphasised that despite taking strict action against the Mahadev Betting App, key accused Saurabh Chandrakar had not been arrested, despite a lookout circular being issued.
Baghel alleged that the raid was politically motivated, suggesting that it was orchestrated to provide content for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech ahead of his visit on March 30.
He further added, “15 days ago, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had conducted a thorough raid and questioned what more the CBI could uncover now.” He also revealed that the CBI had taken original documents from his residence, and despite his request, they did not provide photocopies. He asserted that if action had been taken in time, “submitting the required documents would have been beneficial.”
The CBI had confiscated three of his phones and clarified that if anything was found at his Raipur residence, he would not be responsible. Additionally, he claimed that the officers who had taken action against the Mahadev Betting App were being targeted through these raids. Finally, he stated that neither he nor his family had received any summons or official notices regarding the investigation.
