ED Investigates Terror Links in Jharkhand Scam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its investigation into a potential connection between a land scam in Jharkhand and al-Qaida activities, following the arrest of Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmed, a radiologist and suspected leader of an al-Qaida terror module. Babloo Khan, who runs a hospital linked to Ahmed and has familial ties to individuals already arrested in the land scam, has been summoned for questioning amid allegations of forgery and illegal land acquisition. The Delhi Police recently dismantled an al-Qaida module, detaining 14 individuals from multiple states, with reports suggesting that the group aimed to declare a 'caliphate' in India. The ED's investigation is exploring how these alleged terrorist activities intersect with the land scam, which involves high-profile figures including Chief Minister Hemant Soren. The case has raised significant concerns about the involvement of government officials and the broader implications for regional security. The ED is expected to file a fresh case linking the land scam to potential terror financing as investigations continue.