<h1>BJD Leader Accuses IAS, IPS Officers of Aiding Major Mining Scam; State Vows Prosecution Under Section 13 of Prevention of Corruption Act.</h1> A senior leader from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has accused an IAS and an IPS officer of facilitating a large-scale mining scam in Odisha's Keonjhar district. The allegations follow the arrest of a BJD youth leader by the Economic Offences Wing for involvement in illegal mining operations. The accused officers allegedly provided protection to the leader, benefiting from the illegal activities. The former minister claims he had previously informed the Chief Minister's Office about these irregularities, which could have impacted the BJD's electoral prospects. The state government has pledged to prosecute all involved in the scam.