Daijiworld Media Network – Bengaluru (MS)

Bengaluru, May 1: The amount of cash, liquor and other valuables confiscated by various investigating agencies in violation of the model code of conduct which is also seen as a step to prevent providing for inducements to voters, has crossed the Rs 300 crore mark.

Compared to the 2018 legislative elections, this time around the confiscated items is higher by Rs 186 crore. In 2018, Rs 94.3 crore in cash was confiscated, while this time cash seizure has touched Rs 109 crore so far.

On Saturday, Rs 6.24 crore in cash was confiscated. In Mudhola constituency Rs 5 crore in cash was confiscated while Rs 30 lac was confiscated in Bagalkot constituency.

After the election code of conduct was implemented so far Rs 109.14 crore in cash and Rs 22.14 crore worth of free gift items have been confiscated. 19.10 lac litres of liquor worth Rs 72.70 crore, 1,438 kg of narcotics worth Rs 18.29 crore, 149.42 kg of gold worth Rs 76.05 crore and 637.94 kg of silver worth Rs 4.44 crore have been confiscated. The value of confiscated gold and silver is estimated at Rs 80.49 crore. Cash and liquor confiscated is worth Rs 302.78 crore.

69,819 armaments have been confiscated and 2,288 FIRs have been raised. 5,422 cases the under CrPC have been registered. A letter of undertaking has been obtained from 9,896 citizens. 15,182 non-bailable warrants have been implemented.