After sons, Madan Mitra’s wife Archana questioned by ED in recruitment scam case

Kamarhati MLA Madan Mitra’s wife, Archana Mitra, appeared at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office at the CGO Complex in Kolkata on Friday, accompanied by her younger son, Shubharup.

Archana Mitra was spotted entering the elevator of the building refusing to take any questions from reporters. Investigators are also expected to examine the documents related to the case that she was asked to carry with her.

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Madan Mitra’s younger son Shubharup Mitra, appeared at the CGO Complex on Wednesday, where officials questioned him for nearly nine hours. The senior leader’s elder son, Swarup Mitra, also faced questioning by investigators at the ED office on Thursday.

The ED had issued summons to Madan Mitra’s wife and sons in connection with the alleged municipal recruitment scam. Shortly after receiving the notice, Mitra who was one of the most loyalist parted ways with Mamata’s camp and aligned himself with the rebel faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee.

Mitra had however pledged his full cooperation with the investigation and stated that his wife and sons are ready to be questioned by the central money laundering agency.