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On Thursday, 22nd July 2021, around 100 officials from the Income Tax Department conducted a raid at over 30 locations of the Media Group Dainik Bhaskars offices in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Delhi, Rajasthan and Gujarat. This also included the residential premises of the promoters of the Media Gr
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FAQ :
Allegations have surfaced that Income Tax Department officials suggested changes to media stories and made editorial decisions during their search of Dainik Bhaskar's offices.
The Income Tax Department has categorically denied these allegations, stating they are absolutely false and have no basis.
The Income Tax Department stated that the investigation team only looked into the financial transactions of the group related to tax evasion, in keeping with protocol.
No, the Income Tax Department clarified that the Lucknow office of the publication was not searched, and a journalist named Om Gaur, who is reportedly based in Lucknow, was not questioned.
The raids were conducted on Thursday, 22nd July 2021, at over 30 locations across Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, including residential premises of the promoters.
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