Congress MP Faces Turmoil: Over Rs 200 Crore Seized in Jharkhand and Odisha Raids

New Delhi: In a shocking turn of events, Income Tax (IT) department officials have unearthed cash worth over Rs 200 crore linked to Congress leader Dheeraj Sahu during raids conducted in Jharkhand and Odisha. The ongoing counting process at several campuses is highlighting the extent of the financial discovery.

The raids conducted at locations in Bhubaneswar, Bolangir, Sundergarh, Sambalpur and Rourkela targeted connections of Boudh Distillery Pvt Ltd in Odisha, from where a significant portion of the recovered money originated. IT Director General Sanjay Bahadur, who is monitoring the raids in Bhubaneswar, revealed that officials are uncovering additional links to the seized money.

A team of over 30 officials and bank officials equipped with more than eight counting machines are diligently tallying the huge amount. 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 in various places like the MP’s residence, office, liquor factory in Sundergarh and 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.

In a swift political reaction, Delhi BJP leaders and workers demonstrated outside the Congress headquarters condemning alleged corruption within the party amid the significant recovery of “unaccounted” cash from Odisha. The unfolding incident is a big challenge for the Congress party as it is reeling under the aftermath of high-profile raids.