Election officials have so far seized ₹54.13 lakh in unaccounted cash and materials, of which ₹41.85 lakh was released after valid documents were produced as of Wednesday.
Since the model code of conduct for the byelection to Erode (East) Assembly constituency came into force from January 7, vehicle checks were conducted across the constituency. Seizure includes 91.48 litre of liquor worth ₹56,961, ganja and tablets worth ₹24,675 and sarees and garments, all worth ₹1 lakh.
A total of 65 model code of violation cases have been registered by police so far.
Published – February 05, 2025 05:42 pm IST