State vs. Coal Pilferage Network — Coal smuggling case

Updates

1. News16 Oct 2026

   ED attaches assets worth over Rs 136 crore in coal pilferage case

   The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached hotel-cum-resorts, bank deposits, and shares valued at over Rs 136 crore belonging to Anup Majee, who is identified as the alleged kingpin of a coal mining and pilferage syndicate in West Bengal.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Enforcement Directorate seized property and assets linked to an alleged coal smuggling operation.

   Who:

   The Enforcement Directorate is the investigating agency. Anup Majee is the alleged kingpin of the syndicate.

   When:

   Reported on 16 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   West Bengal.

   Why:

   These assets were seized because they are linked to an alleged coal mining and pilferage syndicate.

   What it means:

   The government has provisionally taken control of these items, meaning the owner cannot sell or transfer them.

   The Print
2. News21 Feb 2021

   Abhishek Banerjee’s wife summoned by CBI in coal pilferage case, TMC MP says ‘not the ones to be cowed down’

   Hitting out at the saffron camp during a rally last week, Banerjee had dared Union Minister Amit Shah to first contest against her nephew before thinking of...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Central Bureau of Investigation summoned the wife of a member of parliament for questioning.

   Who:

   The Central Bureau of Investigation is the investigative agency, and the wife of Abhishek Banerjee is the person summoned.

   When:

   Reported on 21 Feb 2021.

   Where:

   West Bengal.

   Why:

   The agency summoned her as part of their investigation into the coal pilferage case.

   What it means:

   She must now cooperate with the agency by appearing for questioning regarding their investigation.

   The Indian Express