<h1>Alleged obstruction of ED's PMLA search and removal of seized digital devices and documents; agency seeks CBI probe, restoration</h1> The ED has petitioned the Calcutta High Court to direct a CBI investigation and registration of FIR(s) against the Chief Minister and police officials for alleged obstruction of a lawful search conducted under the PMLA and forcible removal, concealment, and theft of digital devices, electronic storage media, and incriminating documents from ED custody; the requested transfer of investigation to CBI is intended to ensure an independent probe where senior state functionaries are alleged to have committed cognizable offences. The ED also seeks immediate seizure, sealing, forensic preservation, and restoration to ED custody of the allegedly taken materials; if granted, these orders would secure and reinstate evidence required for the money-laundering investigation and permit continuation of the disrupted search process.