Renowned Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) luminary Subhas Yadav, a trusted confidant of Lalu Yadav, found himself in the clutches of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Sunday in connection with an alleged illegal sand mining scheme. Preceding his apprehension, the ED orchestrated a meticulous 14-hour raid across eight different locations.

According to insights from an NDTV report, this development transpired following an investigation launched under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), stemming from a series of 20 FIRs lodged against M/s Broadsons Commodities Pvt Ltd (BCPL), an entity presided over by Yadav.

Citing the NDTV report, it’s revealed that BCPL stands accused of orchestrating illicit sand mining operations and subsequent sales sans the requisite e-challans, raising grave concerns regarding environmental conservation and potential revenue hemorrhage.

The probe further unraveled that BCPL allegedly reaped profits amounting to ₹161 crore through the clandestine trade in sand, shedding light on the scale and magnitude of the purported illegal activities.