Former MLA Jitu Patnaik in IT Radar

Champua: The Income Tax department officials on Thursday conducted simultaneous raids on the properties associated with former Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Jitu Patnaik over tax evasion.

According to reports, the sleuths carried out raids at residences near the Joda Sai Temple and the mining office at Baniyakala Street.

The Income Tax raids on the houses and offices are underway at the time of filing this report. Further details awaited.