New Delhi/IBNS, April 2 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out fresh search operations on Thursday at multiple locations linked to executives of political consultancy firm I-PAC and other individuals, officials said.

The coordinated raids were conducted as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged coal smuggling and pilferage case connected to West Bengal.

Officials confirmed that the searches were undertaken across several major cities, signalling an expansion of the probe's scope.

Among those linked to the searched locations is Rishi Raj Singh, co-founder and director of I-PAC, whose premises were included in the operation.

Authorities indicated that the searches are part of efforts to gather evidence related to the ...