Tamil Nadu: IT raids underway at premises linked to DMK minister Senthil Balaji

Chennai: The Income Tax department on Friday carried out raids at around 40 locations across Tamil Nadu linked to the State Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji.

As per sources, the raids were done in around 40 locations at residences and offices of various Government contractors who have alleged links with State Minister Senthil Balaji.

Woman Income Tax Officer part of #ITRaid Squad being manhandled by Third Rated Scum #DMK Hooligans & Rowdies outside the house of Mr.#Ashok brother of DMK Minister #SenthilBalaji !

True to their legacy, DMK displays filth behaviour. pic.twitter.com/1PXal0taYy

— SG Suryah (@SuryahSG) May 26, 2023

Balaji is a senior DMK leader from Karur.

Raids are currently underway including in Chennai, Karur and other places, the sources said.

More details awaited.