Kolkata, October 26: Enforcement Directorate conducted searches on Thursday at the residence of state minister Jyotipriya Mallick at Salt Lake in Kolkata. The ED searches are being conducted in connection with an alleged case of corruption in rationing distribution. ED Raid on Amanatullah Khan: Arvind Kejriwal Slams Centre Over ED Searches at AAP MLA’s Premises, Says ’PM Narendra Modi Trying To Diminish AAP' (Watch Video).

Jyotipriya Mallick's House Searched by ED

Mallick is currently the minister for forest affairs and previously held the portfolio for food and supplies in the state government. Further details are awaited.

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