The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids at 14 locations, including the residence of Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel. The raids were conducted at locations linked to Baghel and his close associates in Durg district in connection with a multi-crore liquor scam. The operation sparked outrage among Congress supporters, who staged protests throughout the day. Allegations have surfaced that some protesters resorted to stone-pelting, targeting the vehicles of ED officials as they departed Baghel’s residence. The Bhilai Police have since registered an FIR against 25 individuals, accusing them of obstructing government work, vandalism, and blocking the ED convoy. Police sources reveal that the ED’s raids were part of an investigation into a money laundering case involving the Baghel family. The Budget session of the Assembly which began on February 24 will conclude on March 21. The Opposition Congress has labelled the ED actions as a politically motivated ploy by the BJP, the latter has countered, asserting the ED only steps in where there is wrongdoing.