Recruitment scam: ED raids ex-Bengal minister’s residence
The Statesman | 13 April 2026
Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials accompanied by Central forces arrived on Saturday morning at the Naktala residence of former West Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee in a renewed move linked to the school recruitment scam.
Sources indicated that the Central agency is likely to question Chatterjee again in connection with the case ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.
The development comes after repeated summons were issued to him following his release on bail. However, Chatterjee allegedly failed to appear, citing health concerns each time.
He had earlier informed the ED that he could be questioned via video conferencing or even at his residence, prompting Saturday’s action.
An ED team reached the Naktala house shortly before 11 a.m. in three vehicles, accompanied by Central forces personnel who cordoned off the area.
Security has been tightened, and access to the vicinity has been restricted. According to sources, Chatterjee is currently at home.
In a parallel move, another ED team visited the New Town office of Prasanna Roy, an alleged “middleman” in the recruitment scam and considered close to Chatterjee. Roy had also been arrested earlier in connection with the case.
Chatterjee was initially arrested from his Naktala residence in the same recruitment case. The ED has since filed multiple chargesheets naming both Chatterjee and Roy.