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  • 20-fold increase in seizures in Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya: EC

    20-fold increase in seizures in Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya: EC

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    New Delhi: The Election Commission on Thursday said that seizures of over Rs 147 crore have been recorded so far in Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland, marking a 20 times increase as compared to the Assembly Elections in 2018.

    “Due to the coordinated efforts of enforcement agencies, extensive monitoring, marking of expenditure sensitive constituencies and adequate deployment of field teams, the three states witnessed seizures of Rs 147.84 crore after the announcement of elections which surpasses the seizures made in the entire duration of enforcement of the model code of conduct in the 2018 Assembly Elections, which was all of Rs 7.24 crore,” the EC said.

    “In an operation, 3.53 kg of heroin valued at Rs 10.58 crore was seized by police in Dhalai district of Tripura. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence also seized 2.44 kg of heroin in East Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya and 2.27 kg in Chumoukedima district in Nagaland.

    “In Tripura, seeing the sensitivity of drugs and illegal ganja cultivation, a special team consisting of district police personnel, forest officials, BSF, anti-narcotics and other agencies was formed in Sepahijhala and West Tripura districts,” the EC said.

    Drugs valued at crores of rupees have been destroyed in Tripura.

    During its visit to Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland in January, the Election Commission had reviewed the preparations along with the Central and state enforcement agencies.

    While announcing the poll schedule, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar stressed increased vigilance and zero tolerance on distribution of inducements during the electoral process.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • Seizures in TN in connection with Erode-East by-poll

    Seizures in TN in connection with Erode-East by-poll

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    Chennai: The police and election officials on Saturday in Tamil Nadu seized tokens — which were to be allegedly given to voters who would be exercising their franchise in the February 27 Erode-East by-poll — from a car belonging to a DMK leader Sarbudeen, an official said.

    In a tweet, Erode district collector H. Krishnanunni said: “Election officials and police seized tokens from the car of DMK South Union treasurer in Tiruppur, Sarbudeen. These tokens are meant to be exchanged for money during the night.”

    The seizure was made in Tiruppur district.

    The seizure of tokens from the car of a DMK leader put the party in a corner as there were allegations that money was being distributed in the constituency for clinching victory in the polls.

    AIADMK leader and former minister, K.A. Sengottiyan who is in charge of the elections, told IANS: “The seizure of tokens from the car of a DMK leader is a serious issue and we have already reached out to the people of the constituency on how DMK was trying to woo the voters.”

    The AIADMK has also requested the Election Commission and the police to be more vigilant.

    The by-election to Erode-East constituency was necessitated following the passing away of the sitting legislator, E. Thirumahan Everaa of the Congress.

    His father and former union minister, EVKS Elangovan, is the candidate of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, of which Congress is a constituent.

    A total of 77 candidates are in the fray for the February 27 by-poll.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )