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Yet another former Congress minister is likely to hit media headline for his alleged link with the car lifters. According to information, he allegedly has been helping Anil Chauhan getting car pass from the Assam Assembly. “Allegations are there. Some evidences are also surfacing. But we need to examine the veracity of the evidence and allegations. We are in touch with the authorities to follow the development on every passing day. We would not step back,” said the official.

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