ED conducts searches in money laundering case against Atiq Ahmad

Lucknow: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted fresh searches in Uttar Pradesh as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation against gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad and those linked to him, sources said.

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The raids are being carried out at a dozen locations, including Prayagraj and its adjoining areas, they said.

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Ahmad is expected to reach Prayagraj from the Sabarmati Jail in Gujarat for his production in a local court in connection with the Umesh Pal murder case. He is being brought by a Uttar Pradesh Police team by road.

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