RANCHI: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's land scam case interrogation enters its eighth hour at his Ranchi residence by Enforcement Directorate officials. Soren, who had been summoned 10 times earlier, chose today for questioning. Returning to Ranchi during ED proceedings in Delhi, his phone was off, and he was untraceable.

During the ongoing interrogation, Hemant Soren discussed matters with JMM MLAs in Ranchi, attended by his wife, Kalpana Soren. If Soren is arrested, speculations suggest Kalpana might assume the role of Chief Minister. State police chief and chief secretary have reached the CM's residence, with three buses reportedly on standby, possibly to transport MLAs in case of Soren's arrest.

Rumors hint at an increased likelihood of Soren's arrest, coinciding with prohibitory orders around the ED office. Top state officials gather at the Chief Minister's residence.