Guwahati, June 21 -- The Assam government's State GST department has unearthed tax suppression amounting to approximately Rs 5.8 crore following coordinated raids conducted across business premises in Barpeta Road, Jorhat, and Tinsukia.

Official statements released on Friday confirmed the significant recovery as investigations continue into fraudulent tax practices.

The Finance (Taxation) Department initiated search and seizure operations against businesses suspected of engaging in illicit activities such as sale suppression, misclassification of goods, and false claims of Input Tax Credit (ITC).

According to the statement, officials from the Barpeta Road Unit on Thursday raided M/s Apsara Beej Bhander. Initial findings revealed discre...