Intensifying its investigation into the Rs 6.37 crore khichdi scam, which was allegedly perpetrated during the pandemic, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at seven locations on Wednesday. Various documents were seized, and both the contractor and BMC officials associated with the case were questioned and summoned for further inquiries by the ED.

Sources reveal that the raids were carried out at seven locations, including the residence of a deputy municipal commissioner in Chembur, who is a suspect in the case. Raids were also conducted at Vaishnavi Kitchen/Sahyadri Refreshment in Parel, FNJ Enterprises linked to the Persian Darbar Hotel in Goregaon, Sneha Caterers and Decorators in Mulund, Golden Star Hall and Banquet in Mulund, Fire Fighter Enterprises in Govandi and Western India Logistics in the eastern suburbs.