‘IT raid is politically motivated’
IT sleuths raid on house, office of businessman
Mangaluru, May 2: Income Tax department sleuths conducted a raid on the house and offices belonging to a businessman here on Tuesday evening.
It is said that the IT officials have conducted the raid on the house of Vaishnavi Express Cargo Private Limited Managing Director Rajesh GP at Morgangate in the city on Tuesday evening from 5 to 8 pm and verified the documents.
Admitting the raid, Rajesh told Varthabharati that the IT officials have verified all the documents and searched for cash. But they could not find anything. The officials have done their duty and he has also cooperated, he added.
“I am a businessman. Leaders of all political parties and politicians visit my house. Apart from them, hundreds of people of surrounding places including Hindus, Muslims, Christians are closely associated with me. But unfortunately, a leader of a national political party has failed to digest it. I have suspected his hands behind this IT raid. But I would disclose who is that person and his background in a couple of days”, Rajesh said.
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Speaker UT Khader attends local cricket tournament during Bhatkal visit
Bhatkal: Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U. T. Khader visited Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada district on Saturday and attended a local cricket match being played as part of a tournament organised by the Cosmos Sports Centre of Bhatkal.
After attending a programme at Anjuman Hami-E-Muslimeen, Khader proceeded to the Bhatkal Taluka Stadium, where the tournament is underway. He was accompanied by office-bearers of the Cosmos Sports Centre and several local community leaders.
Those present during the visit included President of Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem and former JD(S) leader Inayathullah Shabandri, Vice President of Tanzeem Atiqur Rahman Muniri, General Secretary Abdul Raqeeb MJ, President of Cosmos Sports Centre Ismail Anjum, Managing Director of Mohtisham Complexes S. M. Arshad, former president of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation Imtiyaz Udyawar, among others.
Addressing players and organisers, Khader extended his best wishes to the participating teams and urged the players to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship. He said such tournaments help promote unity and brotherhood among the youth.
The cricket tournament began on November 21 and will conclude with the final match on December 21. It is being organised as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Cosmos Sports Centre.
Cosmos Sports Centre is one of the member clubs of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation and is known for its active role in promoting sports in the town. Apart from sporting activities, the centre is also involved in various social and community initiatives, including efforts to promote education among students.
