The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Trinamool Congress leader Shankar Adhya in connection with an alleged ration distribution scam in West Bengal. Adhya, former chairman of Bangaon municipality, was apprehended after a 17-hour search on his premises. Tensions escalated as his supporters reportedly obstructed investigators, leading to a clash with CRPF personnel. The ED claims nearly 30% of the Public Distribution System ration meant for beneficiaries was diverted. This development follows an attack on an ED team during a raid on another TMC leader's residence. Adhya asserts cooperation with the ED, while investigations continue.

In a shocking incident in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, a mob of 800-1,000 people attacked officials from the Enforcement Directorate and the Central Reserve Police Force. The officials were conducting searches related to an alleged Public Distribution Scam involving Trinamool Congress leader Sahajahan Sheikh. The agency revealed an "intention to cause death," with three officials severely injured, robbed of belongings, and vehicles damaged. The Trinamool Congress labeled it a "BJP conspiracy," while the BJP condemned the state government, calling it a "threat to national security."

Dawood Ibrahim's childhood residence, along with three family properties in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, were auctioned under the Safema act at Aayakar Bhavan in south Mumbai. Two of the listed properties received successful bids, with a Delhi-based lawyer securing both. An agricultural land, initially priced at Rs 15,440, fetched the highest bid of Rs 2.01 crore. Another land saw a bid of Rs 3.28 lakh against a reserve price of Rs 1,56,270. Dawood, a key figure in the 1993 Mumbai blasts, had lived in Mumbake village before relocating to Mumbai in 1983. This marks a continuation of Safema's auctioning of properties linked to the underworld don.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in Gandhinagar on January 10. The event, held at the Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre, follows the 2019 summit, disrupted due to the pandemic. A 'Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show 2024' will precede the summit on January 9. Over 1.07 lakh participants from 136 countries have registered, with 32 nations as partner countries. The summit aims to address global challenges, featuring seminars on diverse topics and the participation of top global CEOs. Efforts are made for a 'carbon neutral' event.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) discovered illegal foreign-made arms, Rs 5 crore cash, 100 liquor bottles, and over 300 cartridges in raids on former Haryana INLD MLA Dilbag Singh's properties. Linked to an illegal mining case and e-conveyance scam, the searches took place across 20 locations. Dilbag Singh, a close associate of INLD leader Abhay Singh Chautala, faces scrutiny as the ED examines mining-related documents. The money laundering case originates from Haryana Police FIRs regarding unauthorized mining. Raids also focus on an alleged fraud in the 'e-ravan' scheme, aimed at streamlining royalty and tax collection.

Delhi Police disclosed in the Rouse Avenue Court that ex-WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accused of sexual harassment by six female wrestlers, allegedly threatened them to maintain silence if they wished to continue wrestling. Reading statements from the accusers, the police mentioned Bhushan's intimidating remarks, stating, "If you want to continue wrestling, then stay quiet; I can make or break careers." The prosecutor argued these threats fell under IPC Section 506 for criminal intimidation. Bhushan, who skipped the hearing, had been granted exemption, citing a "social obligation." The case involves charges of assault, sexual harassment, stalking, and criminal intimidation.

Three Special Operations Group (SOG) jawans, part of an anti-Maoist force, sustained injuries in a bomb blast during a combing operation on the Boudh-Kandhamal border in Odisha. Boudh Superintendent of Police, Raj Prasad, reported the explosion in the Batepanga forest, emphasizing the jawans' minor injuries. This incident follows a previous one on December 24, where two SOG jawans were critically injured by an improvised explosive device (IED) allegedly planted by Maoists in Kandhamal district. The region has witnessed heightened tensions, with security forces engaging Maoists in fire exchanges during combing operations.

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has strongly criticized the assault on Enforcement Directorate officials by supporters of TMC leader Sheikh Sajahan, labeling it as "alarming, deplorable, and a ghastly incident." Asserting that Bengal is not a "banana republic," Governor Bose called on the government to halt "barbarism and vandalism" and warned that if basic duties are neglected, "the Constitution of India will take its course." Addressing pre-election violence, he stated, "I reserve all my constitutional options for appropriate action." The attack occurred during ED raids in 15 places, with Sajahan's house in North 24 Parganas district being one of the targeted locations.

The Indian Museum in Kolkata received an email bomb threat on Tuesday from a group calling themselves "Terrorizer's 111." The museum was promptly evacuated and the Kolkata Police restricted visitors' entry for a few hours. A bomb squad, sniffer dogs, and senior police officials searched the premises but have not found any explosives so far. The police are tracking the location of the email sender while continuing to scan and sanitize the building. Entry was later restored once the immediate threat was deemed over.  

In West Bengal's Sandeshkhali, an Enforcement Directorate team conducting raids related to a ration scam was attacked by a mob of over 200 locals. The incident occurred during an approach to Trinamool leader Shah Jahan Sheikh's residence, resulting in vehicle vandalism. Shah Jahan Sheikh was subsequently arrested in connection with the scam. BJP's Sukanta Majumdar criticized the attack, linking it to law and order issues in the state. Leader of the Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, described the situation as "horrific," urging Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose to address the escalating anarchy. Ongoing raids focus on a diversion of 30% of PDS ration in the alleged scam.