₹58 lakh seized from home of JD(S) candidate Raghu Achar in Chitradurga

The raid was a joint operation by officials of Income Tax, Excise, Election and police

May 10, 2023 02:56 pm | Updated 02:58 pm IST - HUBBALLI

The officials found ₹50 lakh in cash kept in covers, and another ₹8,83,000 in cash kept separately.

The officials found ₹50 lakh in cash kept in covers, and another ₹8,83,000 in cash kept separately.

In a joint raid carried out by officials of Income Tax, Excise, election and police, 58 lakh in cash was seized from the residence of JD(S) candidate Raghu Achar in Chitradurga.

According to the police, the raid was carried out on the night of May 9. They found ₹50 lakh in cash kept in covers, and another ₹8,83,000 in cash kept separately.

They also seized 239 litres of beer, and 9 litres of other liquor.

A case has been registered.

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