The Income Tax department officials on Friday conducted searches at premises related to Tamil Nadu Minister EV Velu. Currently, the IT search is underway at a financial institution in the Gandhipuram area of Karur district, according to a report published by the news agency ANI. 
The searches were being held in different parts of the state, including here, the sources said without divulging details.
Velu, a senior DMK leader, holds the Public Works portfolio in the MK Stalin-led cabinet.
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