Ranchi, Jan. 7 -- A team from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday reached Nimbu Pahar in Sahibganj district to inspect and measure the illegal mines to scientifically evaluate the extent of the illicit activity, people aware of the development said.

A CBI official close to the matter said that the purpose is to investigate the entire chain of the fraud case and the roles of all involved parties.

"The case stems from a 2022 Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation into an alleged Rs.1,000-crore illegal mining operation, which led to the arrest of Pankaj Mishra, a close political aide to the then-Chief Minister. The Jharkhand High Court later directed the CBI to conduct its own inquiry into the matter," the CBI offici...