Guwahati, May 2 -- Following explosive Enforcement Directorate (ED) reports detailing rampant illegal coal mining, Meghalaya's Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Mukul Sangma, has called for an independent, external investigation, alleging a deep-rooted "Cartel" of bureaucrats and politicians.

Sangma's demands followed the ED raids across 20 locations in Meghalaya's South Garo Hills and Assam uncovered significant evidence, including over Rs 1.5 crore in cash, luxury vehicles, and incriminating documents, pointing to a large-scale illegal coal operation.

The ED's press release detailed a "deep-rooted syndicate" facilitating illegal coal transportation, highlighting the massive scale of the operation.

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