IT raids on Sameer Mahaseth: The Income Tax department on Thursday (November 17) carried out raids at the premised of Bihar Industries Minister Sameer Mahaseth. The raids were conducted at Mahaseth's Patna residence as well as few other places.
Sameer Mahaseth is a minister in Nitish Kumar cabinet from Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) quota. He was elected as member of Bihar Assembly for the second time from Madhubani seat.
Previously, he was member of the Bihar Legislative Council.
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According to reports, apart from raids at the minister's premises, the Income Tax Department team also conducting searches at offices of Sakar Construction Company. Offices of the construction company located at Son Bhawan and another one at Heera Panna shop located at Dak Bungalow Chauraha in Patna were raided.
The Income Tax department is yet to issue any official statement regarding the raids.
