Bengal post-poll violence: DGP confirms two deaths, urges people to maintain calm
The Director General of Police in West Bengal has confirmed two deaths related to post-election violence since the election results were announced.
Nirav Modi was not a celebrity until 10 days ago when the CBI booked him on the complaints filed by the Punjab National Bank (PNB).
Nirav Modi, the diamond businessman, was booked by the CBI on February 5 in connection with a cheating case that involved transactions worth Rs 280 crore. Today, PNB reported that it has detected fraudulent transactions worth approximately Rs 10,000 crore.
After CBI, now the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has begun its probe in the Rs 11,400 crore Punjab National Bank fraud case. Nirav Modi and his family members are now under the ED scanner with officials conducting searches at billionaire jeweller's residence. At least 10 locations across India are being currently searched by ED in connection with the PNB fraud case.
The Director General of Police in West Bengal has confirmed two deaths related to post-election violence since the election results were announced.
TVK chief Vijay has officially staked a claim to form the state government, submitting letters of majority support to the Governor. Meanwhile, TVK has reportedly placed its potential alliance deal with the AIADMK on hold.
TVK chief Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Wednesday to stake claim to form a government.
The Bharatiya Janata Party is set to form its first government in West Bengal, with the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for the ninth of May at the Brigade Parade Ground.