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By CNBCTV18.com May 26, 2023 11:07:03 AM IST (Updated)
Close relatives of Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji and some contractors were reportedly among those whose premises were being searched by the tax authorities.
The Income Tax Department conducted raids across different locations linked to Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister and DMK leader V Senthil Balaji. As the searches were underway, clashes erupted between DMK workers and I-T officials who reached the premises of Balaji's brother Ashok in Karur district, news agency ANI reported on Friday.
The raids were conducted across Tamil Nadu in around 40 locations, including Karur and Coimbatore. These locations included government contractors' residences and offices who have alleged connections with Minister Senthil Balaji.
"Raids are currently underway in Chennai, Karur and other places," sources said.