Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 26 (ANI): The Income Tax department on Friday carried out raids at around 40 locations across Tamil Nadu linked to the State Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji.

As per sources, the raids were done in around 40 locations at residences and offices of various Government contractors who have alleged links with State Minister Senthil Balaji.

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Balaji is a senior DMK leader from Karur.

Raids are currently underway including in Chennai, Karur and other places, the sources said.

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More details awaited. (ANI)

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