The Enforcement Directorate (ED), India’s central financial investigation agency, has once again summoned actress Nusrat Jahan in connection with the ongoing ration distribution scam case. She has been directed to appear before the agency on 22 April, a day ahead of the first phase of elections in West Bengal scheduled for 23 April.
According to official sources cited in the report, the actress’s name has surfaced in the investigation based on specific inputs linked to the ration scam case. The inquiry also relates to allegations made several years ago concerning wheat smuggling to Bangladesh. At that time, Nusrat Jahan was serving as the Member of Parliament for the Basirhat constituency in West Bengal.
The ED is reportedly examining whether any financial transactions took place during the period in question and whether there was any form of monetary involvement connected to the alleged irregularities. The summons issued to her is part of this broader investigation.
Initially, the actress was instructed to appear at the ED office in the CGO Complex in Kolkata. However, there has been some uncertainty regarding the final venue of appearance. Reports suggest that she may instead appear before the ED office in Delhi. It is further stated that Nusrat Jahan submitted a special request seeking permission to attend the questioning in Delhi rather than Kolkata, which has been taken into consideration by the authorities.
At the time of the summons, Nusrat Jahan and her partner, actor Yash Dasgupta, were reported to be travelling abroad on a personal holiday. Their recent travel activities have been visible through social media posts. Despite the timing of the summons, no official response has been issued by the actress so far regarding the latest notice from the ED.
This is not the first instance in which Nusrat Jahan has been called for questioning by the Enforcement Directorate. She was previously summoned in connection with a separate case involving alleged irregularities related to a flat or housing scam investigation. However, the present summons pertains specifically to the ration distribution and alleged wheat smuggling-linked probe.
The ED’s investigation continues to examine multiple angles related to the ration scam case, which has drawn attention due to the involvement of several individuals from different sectors, including political representatives and public figures.
Key Details of the Case
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Case | Ration distribution scam and alleged wheat smuggling |
| Individual involved | Nusrat Jahan |
| Position held during alleged period | Former Member of Parliament, Basirhat constituency |
| Investigating agency | Enforcement Directorate (ED) |
| Summons date | 22 April |
| Election context | First phase of West Bengal elections on 23 April |
| Possible appearance venue | Delhi ED office (requested), earlier Kolkata CGO Complex |
| Current status | Reported to be travelling abroad |
| Previous summons | Related to a flat/housing scam investigation |
The investigation remains ongoing, and further procedural developments are expected following the scheduled appearance before the agency.