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Historical Event on 8/16/1996
CBI raids house of former minister Sukh Ram and finds cash and jewellery to the tune of Rs. 3 crore.

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Historical Event on 8/16/1996 CBI raids house of former minister Sukh Ram and finds cash and jewellery to the tune of Rs. 3 crore.

Historical Event on 8/16/1996
CBI raids house of former minister Sukh Ram and finds cash and jewellery to the tune of Rs. 3 crore.