#BREAKING: CBI Raids Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s Residences
CBI Raids Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s Residences in Ongoing Probe
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) launched searches on Wednesday at the residences of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel in Raipur and Bhilai, intensifying scrutiny on the Congress leader.
Agency teams also targeted the homes of a senior police officer and a close associate, though officials remained silent on the specific case driving the operation.
The raids, starting early morning, coincide with Baghel’s scheduled departure to Delhi for a Congress meeting, adding a layer of political intrigue.
This follows the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) recent searches at Baghel’s properties tied to an alleged liquor scam, which he has dismissed as politically motivated.
The CBI’s latest action amplifies speculation of a broader investigation, potentially linked to the ₹6,000-crore Mahadev betting app case, which the Chhattisgarh government handed to the CBI in August 2024, naming Baghel among 70 accused. Neither agency has confirmed the connection.
As details remain scarce, the raids underscore escalating tensions between Baghel and the BJP-led central and state governments, with further developments awaited.
