Lucknow, December 31: Income Tax officials on Friday morning conducted searches at the Samajwadi Party (SP) MLC Pampi Jain's residence in Uttar Pradesh, claimed SP.

"As soon as respected National President Akhilesh Yadav announced the press conference in Kannauj, the BJP government started searches at the place of SP MLC Pampi Jain. BJP's fear and anger is clear. People are ready to teach a lesson to BJP!," the Samajwadi Party said in a tweet.

More details are awaited. Earlier, the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) conducted raids at businessman Peeyush Jain's residence in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj and Kanpur. Income Tax Department Conducts Raids at SP MLC Pushpraj Jain Pampi's House in Kannauj.

The DGGI which had allegedly seized Rs 194.45 crores of cash, 23 kg gold and 600 kg sandalwood from businessman Peeyush Jain's possession, on Monday informed that the accused has admitted that cash recovered was related to the sale of goods without payment of taxes.

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