The operations were conducted at Khajuraho Minerals, located near Dhadari on the Sagar–Kanpur National Highway, and a gravel plant on Ramanpura Road. Officials examined financial documents, production records and other materials relevant to previous penalty actions and alleged violations.
As the teams entered, the main gates of both premises were shut and movement was restricted. Employees present inside were not allowed to leave during the search. Notably, several vehicles used in the operation bore wedding stickers from the recent marriage of Chaturvedi’s daughter — an event attended by political leaders, religious figures and senior officials.
Sources said the searches come just days after the high-profile wedding in Rishikesh, where Chaturvedi’s daughter married Sachin, son of Kanpur BJP MP Ramesh Awasthi. While officials did not comment on any link, the timing of the raids has drawn local attention.
Throughout the day, Income Tax officers questioned Chaturvedi, his business partner Ajay Pal Singh (Rao Sahab), and members of their staff. Investigators reportedly sought clarification on financial transactions, mining-related records and production figures from the units.
The searches proceeded without the involvement of local law enforcement. Civil Lines Police Station in-charge Satish Singh confirmed that the police had not been informed about the operation, describing it as entirely handled by central teams.
The Income Tax Department has not released details of seizures or findings, but officials indicated that further action will follow based on the scrutiny of seized documents.
