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In the ongoing battle for the Rs 11,000-crore tobacco empire of late KK Modi, executive director Samir Modi has accused his mother of orchestrating an attack on him, intensifying the family feud.
Samir Modi, in a complaint lodged with the Delhi Police on Friday, alleged that his mother's personal security officer (PSO) and several directors of Godfrey Phillips caused him "grievous hurt" when he attempted to enter a scheduled board meeting at the company's Jasola office in Delhi.
He also claimed that the attack was premeditated to prevent his participation in the meeting and to pressure him into selling his stake. Despite a previous offer from his mother to buy his stake through a mediator, Samir Modi has now resolved not to agree to an exit.
The family feud, which has been ongoing since the death of KK Modi, involves a significant shareholding in Godfrey Phillips and other group companies. Samir Modi has also accused his mother of not distributing funds as stipulated in a trust deed executed by his father. This legal battle is currently pending in the Supreme Court.
A spokesperson for Godfrey Phillips has denied the allegations, calling them "entirely false and atrocious." They added that the incident was recorded on the in-house CCTV cameras, which would clarify the events.
Source: In Battle For Rs 11,000 Crore Tobacco Empire, Son Accuses Mother Of Assault