India, March 3 -- The Punjab government on Monday said it has detected tax evasion of Rs.65 crore by Hind Samachar Ltd, which publishes the Punjab Kesari newspaper, in the latest move against the publication that has alleged it is being selectively targeted over unfavorable reportage.

The department of excise and taxation has initiated proceedings to determine the tax and impose a penalty under the Punjab GST Act, an official statement said.

The statement added that on February 5, inspections were carried out at the company's offices at Civil Lines, Jalandhar, and simultaneously at its units in Ludhiana and Bathinda.

The action was based on material evidence gathered through GST return scrutiny, e-way bill analytics, and toll plaza ver...