Kolkata police have initiated a detailed investigation into the recent Enforcement Directorate (ED) search operation at the I-PAC office. Officers spoke to security personnel on Tuesday who were present during the raid at the Godrej Waterside building in Sector V.
Security Officers Provide Initial Accounts
This questioning included the security officer stationed at I-PAC's 11th-floor office. Police are now planning to interview I-PAC office staff members who witnessed the search operation firsthand.
Establishing a Clear Timeline
According to sources, investigators are focusing on several key details. They want to determine exactly when ED officers arrived at the location. Police are also trying to pinpoint when the search actually began. Another crucial aspect involves understanding the specific instructions given to ED personnel during their operation.
Key Employee Under Scrutiny
One particular employee has drawn significant attention from investigators. This individual was observed working closely with I-PAC director Pratik Jain over the past two days. The employee continued performing regular office duties while also helping organize an IT conclave for Trinamool Congress social media workers.
Employee Statements Will Be Crucial
A senior police officer emphasized the importance of staff accounts. "The statements of employees will be recorded as these will be the most important account of ED's activities at the I-PAC office," the officer explained. "This approach mirrors our investigation around Jain's residence on Loudon Street where we collected similar statements."
Neighbor Testimonies Sought
Police have expanded their investigation beyond the office premises. Officers plan to record statements from neighbors living near the Godrej Waterside building. These testimonies will help establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Investigators hope neighbor accounts will clarify several important moments. They want to understand what transpired before police personnel reached the scene. Local residents might have observed crucial details during the ED operation that office staff missed.
The police investigation continues as they piece together multiple perspectives of the same event. Each statement helps build a more complete picture of what exactly occurred during the ED's search at the political consultancy's office.
