IT dept raids Karnataka educational institutions over tax evasion claims: Report

IT officials on Thursday raided multiple locations that were linked to educational institutions in Karnataka over allegedly evading tax.

Published on: Jun 23, 2022, 19:09:20 IST

By Yamini C S | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan

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The Income Tax (IT) department on Thursday raided multiple locations linked to educational institutions in Karnataka over suspicions of tax evasion, news agencies reported.

Income tax department has reportedly raided multiple locations linked to educational institutions in Bengaluru on Thursday on suspicions of tax evasion. (HT PHOTO)

Officials from the department targeted two institutions in Bengaluru, the names of which Hindustan Times could not ascertain immediately. News agency PTI quoted sources in the IT department as saying that these two had been on the department's radar for a while.

Various locations linked to these institutions were raided simultaneously starting early morning, according to PTI. Sources told PTI homes, offices and other premises related to key authorities from the two institutions were also searched. It is not clear if any belongings of the suspects were seized as evidence in the matter as further details are awaited.

A report on Times Now quoted some sources as saying that the AC Reva University and Krishnadevaraya Institutions had come under the IT department's radar.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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