Dharwad, Oct 28 (UNI) Two days ahead of Karnataka bypolls, the Income-Tax officials on Thursday raided the residence of UB Shetty, a close associate of Congress leader and KPCC President DK Shivakumar, who is a contractor by occupation.
UB Shety runs his business in Dharwad, Udupi and Mangaluru districts. The officials also raided Seetharam Shetty's house, who UB Shetty's brother and also a contractor.
The officials came in Innova cars and entered the house of UB Shetty located here. Shivakumar's aide was present in the house at the time of the raid.
They conducted the search operation and reportedly scrutinised documents attached to some property and business. They are yet to make any comment on the raids.
Voting for the byelections in Karnataka are scheduled to take place in Sindagi and Hanagal assembly constituencies on October 30.
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