The enforcement agencies of the State and Central Government have intensified searches, checks and raids as part of the effective implementation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), which has become operational since the announcement of schedule for the ensuing Lok Sabha elections.
Unaccounted cash, liquor, drugs, gold and freebies worth ₹38.12 crore have been seized between March 18 and 24. Of these, cash seizure amounted to ₹9.01 crore and liquor worth ₹3.34 crore was apprehended. The biggest seizure was of narcotics/drugs which amounted to ₹13.66 crore during the one week period.
The enforcement agencies have also seized precious metals like gold, silver and others worth ₹8.14 crore while freebies like laptops, cookers and sarees worth an estimated ₹3.96 crore have also been seized taking the total to ₹38.12 crore.
