IT Raid Continues Today at BBC Offices: Income Tax Department’s Operation Ongoing in Delhi and Mumbai Since Yesterday
The Income Tax (IT) raid continues today at the BBC offices. Since yesterday, a special team from the Income Tax Department has been conducting raids at the BBC offices located in Delhi and Mumbai. During the operation, several phones, documents, and laptops were seized, and some office premises were sealed.
The raid follows the controversy that erupted after the BBC produced two documentaries related to the 2002 Gujarat riots, which were critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Mobile phones, laptops, and many documents belonging to BBC journalists were confiscated. Only after six hours of search and scanning of their devices were employees allowed to leave the premises. Some staff members were reportedly seen engaging in arguments with IT officials. BBC management advised their employees not to comment on the ongoing raids on social media. Those who were not present in the office at the time were asked to stay away.
According to IT officials, this is a survey operation, and the laptops and phones that have been taken will be returned to their owners. The finance department of the BBC has been asked to provide balance sheets and accounting records.
In response to the incident, opposition parties have raised objections against the Modi government.
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