<h1>Opposition alleges misuse of ED to target political rivals in Rs 1,000 crore liquor scam under Section 3 of PMLA</h1> A senior opposition leader alleged that central and state governments are using investigative agencies to intimidate political opponents, citing the arrest of a former chief minister's son by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a multi-crore liquor scam. The accused is charged with handling proceeds of crime exceeding Rs 1,000 crore and investing part of it in real estate. The scam allegedly occurred during the former chief minister's tenure, causing significant financial loss to the state. The opposition leader claimed these actions are politically motivated attempts to suppress dissent and malign opposition figures, asserting confidence in the judiciary and pledging continued political resistance. Previous arrests of opposition members in related investigations were also referenced as part of this pattern.