Ludhiana, Jan. 30 -- The state goods and services tax (GST) department has conducted multiple raids across the city, leading to registration of cases against five businessmen on tax evasion charges.

According to the first-information reports (FIR), the accused allegedly generated fake GST bills and evaded tax payments. Officials said the crackdown is part of the state's efforts to curb revenue losses due to fraudulent practices.

GST state inspector Jaspal Singh filed a complaint against Juneja Hosiery after multiple 'fraudulent' GST bills were found during an inspection.

A case was registered against the unit's owner, Prabhjot Singh Juneja from New Bajwa Nagar, Ghati Mohalla, and his associate, at the division number 4 police station....