In a riveting address to the Maharashtra Legislative Council, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis unveiled critical developments in the ‘Gulzar-e-Raza’ funding controversy. He pointed to a transfer of about 25 lakh rupees from the global ‘Dawate Islami’ outfit into a connected account, now under ATS scrutiny.
Key breakthroughs in the investigation prompted the immediate freeze on four accounts. Traces of money being routed through various channels have surfaced, fueling an ongoing comprehensive audit. The funding, amassed over four years from 18,573 contributors via 400 drop boxes across four districts, lacks full transparency on donor identities.
Efforts to cross-verify cheque donors and others are in full swing to validate origins. The emergence of a new investigative lead has activated ATS for concurrent probes, raising alarms over the potential misuse of nearly four crore rupees for questionable ends.
Fadnavis noted funding ties to controversial overseas entities, leading to account lockdowns. Meticulous examination of all financial movements aims to expose activity patterns. As ATS explores further dimensions, the case promises additional disclosures, highlighting robust countermeasures against suspicious fund flows in the state.