# India RSS office attack money laundering probe

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-rss-office-attack-money-laundering-probe
> Updated: 2026-09-17T10:30:02.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched search operations across Delhi, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Karnataka as part of a money laundering investigation. The probe is linked to a June 17 petrol bomb attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) regional office in Ranchi, Jharkhand.

The investigation follows a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the attack and is tracing illegal financial transactions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Authorities are examining potential involvement by the Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN), a Pakistan-based group designated as a terrorist organization, as well as connections to the ISI-funded group Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan (TTH).

## Claims

- Amit Ganguly, Director of Ganguly Home Search Pvt Ltd, was arrested for money laundering involving the fraudulent acquisition of immovable properties. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The investigation into Amit Ganguly was initiated following multiple FIRs filed by the West Bengal Police. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The ED conducted searches in Delhi, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Karnataka related to a June bomb attack on an RSS office in Ranchi. (single source)
- Suspects in the Ranchi RSS office attack, including Saif Ansari and Aman Ansari, allegedly have connections to the ISI-funded Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan. (single source)
- The ED seized assets worth over Rs 6.35 crore from entities linked to the ARSS Group and AMR/AMRL Group in Odisha and Hyderabad. (single source)
- A total of Rs 1,111 crore remains outstanding regarding the ARSS and AMR/AMRL groups. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: Karnataka approves Sustainable Data Centre Policy 2026–2031

Karnataka has approved a new Sustainable Data Centre Policy (2026–2031) with a Rs 1,300.45 crore outlay to boost AI-ready infrastructure and green digital investments across the state.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/delhi-acb-files-charge-sheet-in-rs-700-crore-dghs-procurement-scam

### 2026-09-17: Enforcement Directorate conducts raids and arrests in multiple Indian money laundering probes

The Enforcement Directorate has conducted multiple raids and arrests in India, including searches linked to an RSS office bomb attack and money laundering arrests involving real estate and corporate loan fraud.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/enforcement-directorate-raids-four-states-over-rss-office-attack

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