Indian tax authorities conducted raids on the offices of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) for a second consecutive day on Wednesday, after it aired a documentary that was critical of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The raids come weeks after the BBC aired the documentary, which was based on interviews with Modi’s former aides and was critical of his government’s handling of the economy and its response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The raids have raised concerns about the freedom of the press in India, with many claiming that it is an attempt to intimidate and silence the media.

The BBC has also come under scrutiny for its tax evasion and poor track record. The broadcaster has been accused of failing to pay taxes on some of its profits and of not properly disclosing its financial activities.

The raids come amid a wider crackdown on dissent in India, with the government targeting activists, journalists, and other critics of the Modi government.

The BBC has said that it is cooperating with the Indian authorities and that it is confident that its operations in India are in compliance with the law.

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