TFP Bureau, Raipur; January 31,2024: In a significant development, the Income Tax Department has initiated raids on the premises of Amarjeet Bhagat, the former Food Minister in Chhattisgarh. Simultaneous raids are also underway in Raipur, Durg district, and various locations across the state, with the IT team meticulously examining documents as part of their investigation. The raids have sent shockwaves through the state, drawing attention to the unfolding events.
Sources indicate that the Income Tax Department’s team executed raids in different regions of the state early today. Notably, the team targeted both the residence and office of former minister Amarjeet Bhagat in Ambikapur and Raipur MLA Colony, respectively. Teams from both Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh have converged on Bhagat’s properties. Approximately 15 officers descended on Amarjeet’s residence at 7 am, with two teams actively scrutinizing documents.
Former minister Amarjeet Bhagat responded to the Income Tax raid on X.com with a statement.
IT सर्वे पर पूर्व मंत्री अमरजीत भगत की प्रतिक्रिया – Team Amarjeet Bhagat
आज सुबह से IT की सर्वे टीम कार्रवाई कर रही है। जो पूरी तरह से राजनीति से प्रेरित है। पिछले दिनों मुझे भारत जोड़ो न्याय यात्रा का छत्तीसगढ़ में प्रदेश संयोजक बनाया था। इसलिए इस यात्रा की गति को प्रभावित… pic.twitter.com/ZQUURk9DEx
— Amarjeet Bhagat (@amarjeetcg) January 31, 2024
Meanwhile, the IT team also conducted raids at the residence of businessman Amar Hora in Law Vista Society and Chandrabhan Sherwani in Rajiv Nagar, both in Raipur. Further actions unfolded with a raid on the premises of Sandeep Jain in Telibandha. In Durg-Bhilai, the house and office of Chauhan Group became another focal point for the ongoing Income Tax operations.
The IT team extended its reach to builder Ajay Chauhan’s office in Ramnagar and Chauhan Estate near Maurya Talkies. Additionally, they targeted Hanumant Rice Industries in Durg Green Chowk. The residence of SK Kejriwal in Panchavati Society, Bhilai, was not exempt, as the IT team arrived to scrutinize house number 32/8.
The raids signal a significant development in the state, raising questions about the nature and scope of the investigation, while the individuals and entities under scrutiny brace for potential legal repercussions. The Income Tax Department’s meticulous examination of documents and properties is expected to reveal further details as the investigation unfolds.
