Income Tax sleuths on Monday launched raids at multiple locations in various states allegedly linked to two influential Kerala businessmen, an official source said.

The raids are being carried out in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Bengaluru and Mumbai to unearth their alleged real estate dealings, they said.

One of the businessmen being investigated is allegedly closely connected with some top leaders of the state.

"The raids started at around 10.30 am today. They are still underway," the source told PTI.

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