IMPHAL, January 21: Tongbram (O) Priyadarshini ,MPS clarified against the publication on local newspapers that a sum Rs I Lakh was seized by a flying squad from her yesterday. At a press meet held at Manipur Press Club today, she stated that the news published in the papers were baseless and it is an attempt to tarnish her reputation.
It was reported that Income Tax flying squad, set up to check extensive use of illegal money in the ensuing elections had seized Rs one lakh from her on January 19 and the said amount was for financing her husband who is contesting for the Thanga a/c namely Tongbram Robindro. While clarifying to the media the officer said that she was not involved in the case and warns that she will take legal help if the media person and the concern CEO do not clarify. She is at present serving as Assistant Commandant of Manipur Police Training College at Pangei in Imphal East District.
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