Kolkata, April 14 -- Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Derek O'Brien on Tuesday demanded the "immediate and unconditional release" of Indian PAC Consulting Pvt Ltd (IPAC) Director Vinesh Chandel, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an alleged coal pilferage-linked money laundering case.

He also called for the withdrawal of central agencies from West Bengal ahead of elections, alleging misuse of enforcement actions for political purposes.

Addressing a press conference in Kolkata, TMC MP said, "We demand the immediate and unconditional release of Vinesh Chandel. We demand that central agencies be withdrawn from Bengal ahead of the pulse."

O'Brien alleged that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is being used as...