I-T raids premises of Bharat Hotel MD Jyotsna Suri and associates

The Income Tax Department conducted raids at several locations linked to Bharat Hotel MD and former FICCI president Jyotsna Suri and her associates.

The I-T raid is also underway at the premises of Suri's close associate Jayant Nanda. Around a dozen locations have been raided so far. The raids started on Sunday night.

As per sources, this is in connection with a major tax evasion case.

Bharat Hotels operates 12 luxury hotels, palaces and resorts under The LaLiT brand and two mid-markets.