Congress MP’s Raids Uncover Shocking Rs 200 Crore Stash in Jharkhand and Odisha
New Delhi: In a dramatic turn of events, Income Tax (IT) department officials have unearthed a staggering amount of over Rs 200 crore linked to Congress leader Dheeraj Sahu during raids in Jharkhand and Odisha. The ongoing counting process at many campuses is highlighting the magnitude of the financial discovery.
The raids were carried out strategically at places like Odisha state capital Bhubaneswar, Bolangir, Sundergarh, Sambalpur and Rourkela with links to Boudh Distillery Pvt Ltd in Odisha, which is the primary source of the recovered money. IT Director General Sanjay Bahadur, who is monitoring the raids in Bhubaneswar, revealed that officials are finding additional connections to the seized funds.
A team of more than 30 officials and bank officials, supported by more than eight counting machines, is diligently assessing the substantial amount of money. The meticulous counting process involves delivering 150 packets of currency to the main branch of the State Bank of India in Bolangir.
The cache of money found at various places including the MP’s residence, office, a liquor distillery in Sundargarh and a factory and office in Boudh Ramchikata has created widespread concern. The raids have opened a Pandora’s box, revealing the depth of financial irregularities involving the Congress leader.
Reacting to the unfolding situation, Delhi BJP leaders and workers demonstrated outside the Congress headquarters and condemned alleged corruption within the party amid the significant recovery of “unaccounted” cash from Odisha. This development is a big challenge for the Congress Party, raising questions on financial transparency and honesty within the party.
