CG News/ Chief Electoral Officer Reena Babasaheb Kangale has issued necessary guidelines to all the District Election Officers and Superintendents of Police regarding taking necessary action to maintain law and order during the Lok Sabha general elections.
In compliance with these guidelines, illegal transportation and storage of money and goods is being closely monitored through various enforcement agencies in the state. Under the Model Code of Conduct applicable in the state, the process of intensive investigation by the monitoring teams is going on continuously.
Since the Model Code of Conduct came into effect for the Lok Sabha general elections in the state, illegal money and items worth Rs 25 crore 8 lakh have been seized.
According to the information received from the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, cash amounting to Rs 5 crore 28 lakh has been seized till March 28 during monitoring by the enforcement agencies. During this period, 17311 liters of illicit liquor has been seized, which is worth Rs 41 lakh.
During the intensive investigation operation, 784 kg of drugs worth Rs 1 crore 48 lakh and 23 kg of precious jewelery worth Rs 94 lakh were also seized. Apart from these, other materials worth Rs 16 lakh 96 thousand have also been seized.
