The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is conducting searches at multiple locations in Kolkata connected to former Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra as part of the cash-for-query case. This move follows the recent registration of an FIR against Mahua Moitra by the central agency. The FIR was lodged following the directives of the Lokpal, which had received a report from the CBI’s preliminary inquiry into allegations made against Moitra by BJP Lok Sabha member Nishikant Dubey.

The premier investigation agency has initiated these actions in connection with an alleged cash-for-query scandal, which reportedly led to Mahua Moitra losing her Lok Sabha membership.

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