Income tax raids prominent IVF centre in Ludhiana

The Income Tax Department on the morning of December 18, 2024, raided both the residence and hospital of Dr Sumita Sofat, a prominent fertility expert in Ludhiana, Punjab. The raids were conducted in connection with an alleged tax fraud case, with officials investigating and reviewing various documents related to Dr Sofat’s medical practice.

The raid comes after allegations of tax evasion surfaced, prompting the Income Tax Department to take action. Sources have indicated that the investigation is in its early stages, and officials are scrutinizing financial documents to uncover any discrepancies or evidence of fraudulent activities.