Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Income Tax Raids Target Businessmen, Politicians in MP
The Income Tax Department conducted big searches in three cities in Madhya Pradesh: Jabalpur, Katni, and Satna.
They went to the homes and offices of some businessmen and politicians involved in mining.
The officials were looking for evidence of people not paying their taxes properly or having more money than they should.
They found many documents that they are still checking.
The businessmen and politicians include Rajiv Chadha, Nitin Sharma, and Ashok Vishwakarma, who is also a leader in the BJP.
The Income Tax Department hasn't said anything officially about what they found yet.
Income Tax Department conducted raids in Jabalpur, Katni, and Satna on Wednesday.
Targets included mining businessmen Rajiv Chadha, Nitin Sharma, and BJP leader Ashok Vishwakarma.
Raids were conducted at homes, offices, and mining operations related to the targeted individuals.
Documents were seized and are being examined for evidence of tax evasion and disproportionate assets.
No official statement has been issued by the Income Tax Department regarding the findings.
- Who
- Income Tax Department teams from Indore and Bhopal
- What
- Conducted raids on premises of mining businessmen and political figures
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Jabalpur, Katni, and Satna in Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Allegations of disproportionate assets and tax evasion
- Location
- Jabalpur, Katni, Satna (Madhya Pradesh)
- Date
- Wednesday
- Targeted Individuals
- Rajiv Chadha, Nitin Sharma, Ashok Vishwakarma and his brothers
- Allegations
- Disproportionate assets, tax evasion, illegal transactions
- Involved Departments
- Income Tax Department teams from Indore and Bhopal
- Official Statement
- None issued by the Income Tax Department
