Agartala: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out simultaneous searches at the residence and business premises of trader Shahjahan Miah in Agartala, leading to increased activity in the Western Club area of Akhaura Road and Battala Market.

According to sources, a team of ED officials reached Miah’s residence in the early hours and began questioning him. At the same time, another team conducted a search at his shop in Battala Market. Central security personnel were deployed during the operation.

Sources said the searches are reportedly connected to suspected illegal financial transactions and possible foreign monetary dealings. The agency is also examining alleged links between Miah and activities in border areas.

It is further learnt that the trader’s movements had allegedly been under the ED’s observation for several days prior to Wednesday’s operation.

The searches were reportedly conducted independently by the ED, without prior involvement of Tripura Police. Questioning of Shahjahan Miah continued at both locations throughout the day as officials gathered information as part of the preliminary investigation.

Further details regarding the ED operation and the allegations are awaited.