CBI raids think tank Centre for Equity Studies, activist Harsh Mander in alleged FCRA violation case

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had recommended a CBI inquiry last year into the foreign funding of Aman Biradari, a non-government organisation (NGO) founded by Harsh Mander.

This follows a money laundering probe initiated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in September 2021, where Mander's residence was previously raided. The investigation is centred around two NGOs associated with him.

• Harsh Mander is a rights activist associated with right to food, right to information, bonded labour and the right of adivasis.