Land Scam Allegations: Bail Granted to Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren was granted bail by the Jharkhand High Court in a significant development related to a land grab case under the PMLA. Arrested by the ED earlier this year, Soren had been accused of illegally acquiring an 8.86-acre plot in Ranchi. The case, involving alleged political motives and conspiracy, saw Soren’s plea for bail citing coercion tactics to join the BJP.

The ED’s investigation into multiple land scam cases revealed tampering of land records and unlawful acquisitions facilitated by forged documents. Seizures of cash and ammunition highlighted the extent of the probe, implicating officials and exposing the operations of a land mafia active in Jharkhand and Kolkata. The bail marks a pivotal moment in a complex legal saga intertwining politics and allegations of financial impropriety.