Imminent Arrest Rumors Surround Kejriwal; Police Deployed Near Residence

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:40am on 04 Jan 2024,Thursday Politics

Police reinforcements were stationed near Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence as leaders from the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) suggested his imminent arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Kejriwal, who skipped a third ED summons related to a money laundering probe linked to Delhi's excise policy, faced heightened speculation. AAP leaders cited "reliable sources" predicting an ED raid and arrest. While ED didn't confirm action, AAP accused the BJP of orchestrating a pattern where leaders were predicted to be arrested before actual detention. Kejriwal's office criticized the ED's actions as "motivated." BJP called for Kejriwal's cooperation with the investigation.

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