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In today's News18 afternoon digest, we bring to you the latest on Bhupesh Baghel's Son Chaitanya Arrested By ED, US Designation To Disrupt TRF's Terror Operations, Boost Indian Forces' Morale, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron's Wife Drops His Surname After Viral Coldplay Moment With the HR Head, and other stories.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday arrested Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, in connection with a money laundering case linked to the alleged ₹2,100 crore liquor scam. He was taken into custody from the family's residence in Bhilai under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), following fresh raids prompted by new evidence, official sources said. Read More
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