The raids were carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with the alleged misappropriation of approximately ₹7.62 crore between 2003 and 2019
GUWAHATI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday, January 23, conducted search operations at the residences of former officials of the Kamakhya Debutter Board in Guwahati.
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An official from Kamakhya Devalaya informed GPlus, "The Kamakhya Debutter Board managed the temple from 2003 to 2015. There was a case involving some members of the board, and based on that, the recent raid was conducted."
The raids were carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with the alleged misappropriation of approximately ₹7.62 crore between 2003 and 2019.
The Kamakhya Debutter Board was responsible for managing the Ma Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati until its dissolution in 2015 following a Supreme Court order.
During the searches, the ED seized insurance policies worth around Rs 1.82 crore, taken out in the names of the officials and their family members. Additionally, documents related to immovable properties and business entities owned by these individuals were confiscated. The agency also identified over 27 bank accounts associated with the officials and their associates.
Further investigation is under way.
