Karnataka: Rs 3 crore seized from industrialist Ramesh Bonageri's home
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The Central Crime Branch (CCB) police in Hubballi, Karnataka, seized Rs. 3 crore in cash from the residence of industrialist Ramesh Bonageri on Saturday. The raid was conducted by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Narayan Bharmani based on a tip-off, reported the Hubli Express. The case has now been transferred to the Income Tax (IT) Department for further investigation, as per ANI.
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