Kolkata/IBNS, Jan. 8 -- The political storm surrounding Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids at locations linked to election strategist group I-PAC has now reached the Calcutta High Court.

Both the ED and I-PAC have filed separate petitions after the central economic intelligence agency accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of forcibly removing documents during the searches.

The high-profile confrontation unfolded on Thursday in Kolkata, triggering sharp political reactions.

While the ED insists the raids are part of a money laundering probe tied to the Bengal coal scam, I-PAC has moved court seeking a stay on the searches, arguing they are politically motivated ahead of upcoming elections.

In its petition, the ED accused M...