Ranchi, August 26, 2024 – The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has ramped up its probe into suspected financial links between the Al-Qaeda module and a land scam network in Jharkhand. In a significant development, the ED today summoned Ranchi-based businessman Bablu Khan for questioning in connection with the ongoing investigation.
Sources reveal that the inquiry focuses on uncovering any financial ties between Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmed, a key suspect in the Al-Qaeda module case, and individuals accused in a major land scam. The ED suspects that funds obtained through fraudulent land deals might have been funneled into activities supporting the terror outfit.
Bablu Khan, a resident of Bariatu in Ranchi, was summoned by the ED to provide clarification on any potential financial transactions or connections with Dr. Ahmed. The investigation seeks to establish whether the accused in the land scam provided financial support that may have indirectly aided the Al-Qaeda network.
This investigation has drawn attention due to the serious nature of the allegations. Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmed, under the radar for his suspected involvement in the Al-Qaeda module, is believed to have received funds from sources linked to the land scam. The ED’s line of questioning aims to confirm whether these financial transactions were part of a larger conspiracy involving both criminal enterprises and terror financing.
The land scam, which has already rocked Jharkhand, involves the illegal acquisition and resale of land parcels in Ranchi, with several high-profile individuals under scrutiny. The ED suspects that the illicit profits from these deals could have been diverted to fund extremist activities.
The grilling of Bablu Khan marks a crucial step in the ED’s investigation as they piece together the financial trail. While the questioning continues, the ED remains tight-lipped about any definitive findings. The investigation underscores the agency’s broader efforts to dismantle the financial networks that may be aiding terrorism in the region.
As more individuals are likely to be questioned in the coming days, the ED is leaving no stone unturned in this high-stakes probe that links land scams with potential terror financing. The case is expected to have far-reaching implications, not just for those involved in the land scam, but for the broader nexus between criminal operations and extremist groups in the region.
News – Sanjana Kumari.
