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**Summary:**

The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) in Tamil Nadu is conducting searches at the residences and properties linked to former AIADMK Minister and current Arani MLA, Sevur S. Ramachandran, his two sons, R. Vijayakumar and R. Santoshkumar, due to allegations of possessing assets disproportionate to his known income during his tenure as Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE). The raids, involving a 20-member team, are taking place in Tiruvannamalai and Vellore districts.

**News Article:**

**DVAC Raids Former Minister Sevur Ramachandran’s Properties in Asset Probe**

**Tiruvannamalai, May 17, 2025** – The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) launched a series of raids today at the residences and properties associated with former AIADMK Minister Sevur S. Ramachandran, who currently serves as the MLA for the Arani Assembly constituency. The searches are focused on allegations that Mr. Ramachandran amassed wealth exceeding his known income during his term as Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) in the previous AIADMK government.

A 20-member DVAC team, led by Inspector R. Arul Prasad, began the raids at approximately 7:30 a.m. at Mr. Ramachandran’s residence in Sevur village, near Arani town in Tiruvannamalai district.

In addition to Mr. Ramachandran’s residence, DVAC officials are also searching properties linked to his two sons, R. Vijayakumar and R. Santoshkumar, in Tiruvannamalai and Vellore districts. Sources indicate that R. Vijayakumar is involved in the real estate sector, while R. Santhoshkumar operates educational institutions in the region.

“The searches are based on complaints that Mr. Ramachandran had amassed assets in excess of his income not only in Tamil Nadu but also other States, including Karnataka,” a DVAC source stated. The investigation is ongoing.

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