With electioneering slowing gathering momentum, the Ernakulam Rural police have stepped up action with regard to the election-related enforcement drive.
In a special drive commenced a couple of days ago, the Rural police have registered over 50 cases under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and executed over 300 non-bailable warrants.
“Money raised through bulk sale of narcotics substances could be a potential illicit means of mobilising funds for election campaign. Moreover, drugs itself could be an inducement to sway voters,” said senior police sources.
