ED raids Ganjam mining mafia: Rs 2.5 crore cash, benami assets seized

Enforcement Directorate raids in Ganjam district uncovered Rs 2.5 crore in unaccounted cash and benami assets linked to the sand and stone mining mafia. Searches targeted politicians, mineral operators, and business partners involved in illegal extraction. The operation follows a CAG report highlighting rampant mining and losses to the state exchequer, with ED suspecting collusion among officials.