The Kolkata police on Sunday, November 24, 2024, arrested Bikash Mishra, a key accused in the ongoing coal smuggling scam case, currently under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
The arrest comes at a crucial moment when the process of framing charges in the multi-crore scam is underway before a special CBI court located in Asansol, West Burdwan district. This high-profile case has attracted significant attention as the authorities investigate the large-scale illegal coal mining and smuggling operations in the region.
Bikash Mishra’s arrest adds a critical element to the ongoing investigation, and authorities are continuing to track down other individuals involved in the operation. The charges against Mishra and others involved in the scam are being examined by the CBI, which has already made several arrests in relation to the case.