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Congress Leader Ramgopal Agrawal Remanded by Chhattisgarh Police Until July 17 Over Coal Scam Allegations
✍️ ANI News
🗓 10 Jul 2026, 07:46 PM
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Ramgopal Agrawal, a senior Congress leader from Chhattisgarh, has been placed in police remand until July 17 following allegations of involvement in a coal scam.
Ramgopal Agrawal, a senior leader of the Indian National Congress in Chhattisgarh, has been sent to police remand by the state authorities until 17 July 2024.
The remand comes after the Chhattisgarh police filed a case alleging Agrawal’s involvement in a coal scam that allegedly involved irregularities in coal allocation.
The investigation, which is being conducted under the Central Bureau of Investigation, has reportedly identified a series of transactions that raise questions about the procurement and distribution of coal in the state.
Agrawal’s legal team has stated that the leader is cooperating with the authorities, and a hearing is scheduled to determine whether he should be released on bail or remain in custody.
The case is expected to be closely watched by political observers, as it involves a high‑profile Congress figure and a sector that is critical to the state’s economy.
The remand comes after the Chhattisgarh police filed a case alleging Agrawal’s involvement in a coal scam that allegedly involved irregularities in coal allocation.
The investigation, which is being conducted under the Central Bureau of Investigation, has reportedly identified a series of transactions that raise questions about the procurement and distribution of coal in the state.
Agrawal’s legal team has stated that the leader is cooperating with the authorities, and a hearing is scheduled to determine whether he should be released on bail or remain in custody.
The case is expected to be closely watched by political observers, as it involves a high‑profile Congress figure and a sector that is critical to the state’s economy.