Cash and items of Rs 43 crore has been seized during the model code of conduct freebies Information given by Additional Chief Electoral Officer Dilip Shinde

Mumbai,(timenewsline network): “In the state during the election code of conduct, cash and items of Rs 43.8 crore has been seized in the activities implemented by the election system, police, income tax department, excise department and other concerned departments.  It includes cash, alcohol, drugs, gold and silver” informed Election Officer Dilip Shinde.

Mr. Shinde further stated that cash of Rs 9.53 crore has been seized till date in the action taken by Fast Squad (FS), Stable Surveying Squad (SST), Police, Income Tax and Customs Department. While 11, 88,400liter liquor of Rs 9.71 crore has been seized in the actions of the Fast Squad (FS), Stable Surveying Squad (SST), Police and State Excise Department.

So far, Election systems and Anti-drug department has seized the drugs of Rs 15.7crore during their various activities. Besides, gold, silver and other jewelry of worth Rs8.77 crore have been seized.