ED initiates money laundering probe

The ED has initiated a money laundering investigation into the recent narcotics seizure in Delhi, launching raids across multiple cities, including Delhi, Mumbai and Gurugram, official sources said on Friday.

The ED raided the premises of several suspects, including Tushar Goel and his wife in Vasant Enclave and Rajouri Garden, as well as Himanshu Kumar in Prem Nagar, Delhi, and Bharat Kumar in Nalasopara, Mumbai, they said.

The probe comes after the Delhi Police Special Cell seized over 560 kg of cocaine and 40 kg of hydroponic marijuana, valued at Rs 5,620 crore, from a warehouse in Mahipalpur on October 2.

ED sources confirmed that business premises, such as Tushar Books Publication Private Limited and Tulip Publications Private Limited in Jhandewalan and ABN Buildtech Private Limited in Gurugram, were also targeted.

In a related development, the police made a second major narcotics haul on Thursday, seizing 208 kg of cocaine from a rented shop in west Delhi. This seizure is reportedly linked to the October 2 case. The ED is investigating both cases under the money laundering probe.