Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh) [India], January 31 (ANI): Income tax raids are underway at the residence of former Food Minister Amarjeet Bhagat in Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, sources said.

IT teams from Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh reached Amarjeet Bhagat's residence, according to the source.

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More than 10 officers and employees have reached the residence of the former Minister, Amarjeet Bhagat and they are checking documents inside the house. Heavy security has been deployed outside the house, according to the source.

More information is awaited. (ANI)

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