Seizures Total ₹ 170 Crore Since Election Dates Announced In Karnataka

As many as 1,410 FIRs have been registered with regard to the seizures.

 Bengaluru: Enforcement agencies made seizures totalling more than ₹ 170 crore in poll-bound Karnataka since the model code of conduct (MCC) came into force on March 29, the Election Commission said on Sunday.

The total confiscations amounting to ₹ 170.27 crore include ₹ 71 crore in cash, liquor worth ₹ 38 crore, precious metals worth ₹ 29 crore, freebies worth ₹ 19 crore, and drugs worth ₹ 13 crore, the office of Karnataka’s Chief Electoral Officer said.

As many as 1,410 FIRs have been registered with regard to the seizures.

It is to be noted that the seized items before the announcement of the May 10 Assembly polls totalled about ₹ 58 crore between March 9 to March 27.

 The state goes to the polls in a single phase on May 10 and the results will be declared on May 13.