Raipur, 19 March 2024
Chief Electoral Officer Smt. 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 for Lok Sabha Elections 2024 came into effect in the state, illegal money and items worth more than Rs 2 crore have been seized so far.
According to the information received from the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, cash amounting to Rs 47 lakh 55 thousand has been seized till March 19 during monitoring by the enforcement agencies. During this period, 3896 liters of illicit liquor has been seized, worth Rs 8 lakh 87 thousand. During the intensive investigation operation, 195 kg of drugs worth Rs 73 lakh 17 thousand and 840 grams of precious jewelery and gems worth Rs 51 lakh 90 thousand were also seized. Apart from these, other materials worth more than Rs 21 lakh 71 thousand have been seized.
