Enforcement Directorate (ED) Raids Locations of BJP’s Ally In Maharashtra

Mumbai: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday searched locations in Maharashtra associated with Ratnakar Gutte, a leader of BJP ally Rashtriya Samaj Paksha (RSP), in a multi-crore loan fraud case, informed sources said. Ratnakar Gutte is the father of Vijay Gutte who directed the Bollywood movie “The Accidental Prime Minister” — based on former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

The agency raided the premises of Gutte, a sugar baron, in Mumbai, Parbhani and Nagpur, the sources said. The places searched include an educational institute in Mumbai and some offices and residential premises of the businessman-cum-politician.

Gutte’s RSP is an ally of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Maharashtra. The ED’s investigation is based on an FIR filed by the Maharashtra Police in connection with a multi-crore bank fraud case. Ratnakar Gutte has been accused of getting loans from six banks on the basis of fake documents made in the name of farmers.(IANS)

Also Read: NATIONAL NEWS