UP mining scam case : CBI conducts raids at different locations across state

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The Central Bureau of Investigation has raided 12 places across Uttar Pradesh including the residence of senior IAS officer B. Chandrakala in Lucknow in connection with the multi-crore mining scam in Uttar Pradesh.

Chandrakala’s residence located in Lucknow’s posh locality was searched by the CBI officials. Raids were also conducted in neighbouring Kanpur, Hamirpur districts of the state. Raids were conducted in Delhi too.

News agency PTI quoted officials as saying that the residences of senior officers including IAS officer B. Chandrakala were also raided in connection with the mining scam.

By EP Web Desk