India, Sept. 2 -- The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday conducted searches at multiple locations in Chhattisgarh, including against a former personal assistant of ex-chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, in a money laundering probe linked to alleged irregularities at the State Public Service Commission, officials said.

They said a total of seven locations in Bhilai, Durg and Raipur are being raided as part of the probe initiated under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

The investigation pertains to alleged irregularities at the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) and the searched premises include that of KK Chandrakar, the former personal assistant of Baghel, the officials said.

Baghel had earlier dismissed allegations...