The Enforcement Directorate (ED) today conducted searches at seven premises in Kolkata and nearby areas in connection with the alleged municipality recruitment scam in West Bengal.

The searches are being carried out at locations linked to TMC MLA and former Minister Madan Mitra. According to the ED, investigations conducted so far have revealed that Madan Mitra allegedly received bribes in the form of cash and gold through middlemen in connection with the appointment of ineligible candidates to various posts in different municipalities, including the Kamarhati Municipality.

The agency has alleged that Madan Mitra is linked to more than 125 such illegal appointments. The agency added investigation is still underway and further details are being examined.