Daijiworld Media Network - Kolkata
Kolkata, Jun 8: Trinamool Congress leader Shreya Pandey appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at the CGO Complex in Salt Lake on Monday in connection with the ongoing investigation into the alleged Sona Pappu-linked syndicate case.
Although she was originally scheduled to appear before the agency on Tuesday, Pandey reached the ED office a day earlier, officials confirmed.
Investigators said her name surfaced during the analysis of digital evidence, including mobile phone data, seized as part of the wider probe into suspected financial irregularities and illegal land-related activities.
However, Pandey maintained that she had voluntarily appeared before the agency and claimed on social media that she had not received any formal summons for Monday. She also denied any personal acquaintance with Biswajit Poddar, alias “Sona Pappu,” the alleged syndicate operator at the centre of the case.
According to ED sources, Pandey—daughter of former West Bengal minister Sadhan Pandey—had been asked to appear for questioning on Tuesday as part of the ongoing inquiry.
The investigation has already seen the questioning of Kalyan Shukla, described by officials as someone close to Pandey. Authorities reportedly recovered documents linked to alleged land fraud during searches conducted at his residence.
Businessman Joy Kamdar has also been arrested in connection with the case. Investigators said Pandey had previously visited his residence multiple times during Kali Puja celebrations, where several political figures were also present.
The case revolves around allegations against Biswajit Poddar, also known as Sona Pappu, who was earlier linked to violent clashes near Rabindra Sarovar in February. Although he initially went into hiding, he remained active on social media before being traced.
The Enforcement Directorate carried out searches at his residence in April, along with Kamdar’s premises, seizing cash, luxury vehicles and property-related documents.
Poddar later appeared before the agency on May 18 and was arrested soon after. Officials said multiple FIRs have been registered against him, including charges of land grabbing, extortion and intimidation, with allegations that he operated a network of syndicates across areas such as Kasba and Ballygunge in south Kolkata.
The investigation is currently ongoing, with the ED continuing to examine financial records, digital evidence and alleged links between various individuals connected to the case.