India, May 11 -- Former West Bengal fire services minister Sujit Bose was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on Monday evening in connection with the alleged South Dum Dum Municipality recruitment scam.

Bose and his son Samudra Bose had been summoned earlier in the day for questioning by investigators.

Probe focused on municipality appointments

This was not the first time the central agency had called Bose in the case. The ED has been investigating alleged irregular appointments made during his tenure as Vice-Chairman of the municipality between 2010 and 2021.

According to agency sources, investigators believe large-scale questionable recruitments took place during that period.

Notices during election season

Sources said Bose h...