Income Tax Department Conducts Survey At Multiple Locations In Mathura, Including Gurukripa Hotel

Mathura: The Income Tax Department launched a major survey operation across several locations in Mathura on Friday morning, triggering widespread discussion among local business circles. Teams arriving from Ghaziabad inspected Gurukripa Hotel, located in the Dhauli Pyau area and associated with Shankar Seth, along with several other premises reportedly linked to him.

The operation began early in the morning, with officials examining documents and financial transactions at the targeted locations. The large-scale activity remained a major talking point among traders throughout the day.

Teams Arrived Before Dawn

According to sources, Income Tax Department teams reached Mathura at around 5 am on Friday. A convoy of nearly four dozen vehicles reportedly entered the city before different teams split up to conduct simultaneous surveys at multiple locations.

The officials inspected business activities, income and expenditure records, and documents related to financial transactions at Gurukripa Hotel and other premises linked to Shankar Seth. Sources also indicated that some individuals associated with him were covered under the investigation.

Are Other Individuals Linked to the Dalmia Bagh Case Under Scrutiny?

There were also reports, citing sources, that premises belonging to certain individuals connected with the Dalmia Bagh tree-felling case had come under the department's scanner. However, the Income Tax Department has not issued any official confirmation regarding these reports.

The exact scope of the operation and the findings of the ongoing survey remain unclear.

Official Statement Awaited

The simultaneous inspections at several locations kept the city's business community abuzz. The survey was expected to continue for an extended period.

Further details about the operation are likely to emerge once the department issues an official statement.