Tamil Nadu: I-T conducts raids on premises linked to DMK minister Senthil Balaji

Update: 2023-05-26 10:46 GMT
The searches were being held in cities including Karur and Coimbatore at the premises of individuals allegedly linked to the minister, sources said without elaborating. (File photo)

Income Tax authorities on Friday (May 26) launched coordinated searches across different locations in Tamil Nadu linked to state Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji, police sources said.

The searches were being held in cities including Karur and Coimbatore at the premises of individuals allegedly linked to the minister, sources said without elaborating.

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Close relatives of the minister and some contractors were reportedly among those whose premises were being searched by the tax authorities.

Senthil Balaji, a senior DMK leader from Karur, also holds the Prohibition and Excise portfolio.

There were also reports about clashes breaking out between DMK workers and IT officials who went to search the premises of Senthil Balaji’s brother Ashok in Karur district.

(With inputs from agencies)

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