INDIA
The first case against Bhujbal pertains to Maharashtra Sadan scam and allotment of land in Kalina; second for a housing project in Navi Mumbai
A day after anti-Corruption Bureau of the Maharashtra Police conducted searches at various properties belonging to the NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal and his family members, the Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday registered two cases against former Maharashtra PWD minister under Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
The first case against Bhujbal pertains to Maharashtra Sadan scam and allotment of land in Kalina; second for a housing project in Navi Mumbai, reported PTI.
On Tuesday, anti-Corruption Bureau conducted searches at Bhujbal's Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai properties.
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However, the former PWD minister reacted to the development saying that he was being targeted by the BJP-Shiv Sena government in an unprecedented manner.
The properties searched included 'Bhujbal Farm', his farmhouse near Nashik, houses and offices in Nashik and offices at Manmad as well as at Yewla, which he represents in the state Assembly.
In a statement, ACB had said there were seven properties in Mumbai, two in Thane, five in Nashik and two in Pune where searches were underway to ascertain the assets owned by Chhagan Bhujbal, his son, MLA Pankaj Bhujbal and nephew Samir Bhujbal.
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