New Delhi – The Income Tax Department’s largest and most sensational raid in the country’s history shocked everyone. This raid was conducted at a liquor manufacturing company in Odisha, where 352 crore rupees in cash was recovered. The amount of money was so huge that even the note-counting machines failed, forcing officials to call in employees from banks.
The story begins in Odisha
This historic raid was conducted at the premises of Boudh Distilleries Private Limited, a renowned liquor manufacturing company in Odisha. The Income Tax Department simultaneously raided several departments and locations associated with this company. The severity of the raid can be gauged by the fact that machines with scanning wheels were also installed to detect hidden items underground.
The 10-day operation continued; the money seemed unstoppable.
This operation lasted not just for a few hours but for 10 days. During this operation, officials mobilized teams from across the country and conducted simultaneous raids at various locations. The cash seized was so large that it had to be transported to the Income Tax Department office in trucks.
Even machines for counting notes fell short.
About three dozen counting machines were ordered to count the money. Despite this, the sheer volume of notes caused many machines to stop working mid-stream. To handle the situation, employees from various banks were called in to expedite the counting process.
Central Government Honors Officers
The officers who led this entire operation were later awarded special honors by the Central Government in August. Among the key officers honored were Director of Income Tax Investigation SK Jha and Additional Director Gurpreet Singh. This raid is considered one of the most daring and successful operations ever conducted.
A Big Message Against Black Money
This action not only demonstrated the Income Tax Department’s efficiency but also made it clear that the government’s zero-tolerance policy against corruption and black money is no longer limited to mere words. This raid sent a message to businesses and large institutions across the country that the crackdown on malpractices is about to get even tougher.
Conclusion: This raid set an example
This raid in Odisha was not only the largest in terms of amount but also set an example in terms of strategy, coordination, and execution. It proves that India is now taking economic crimes with greater seriousness and strictness than ever before.