Gold Rush Halted: Election Seizure in Gondia

Jewellery valued at Rs 3.91 crore was confiscated from a vehicle in Gondia, Maharashtra, during the Model Code of Conduct for Maharashtra state elections. The seizure occurred at a checkpost near Malhi Naka. The intercepted gold, found in a Chhattisgarh-registered car heading to Madhya Pradesh, was confiscated after the driver failed to provide satisfactory documentation.

In a significant bust amidst the Maharashtra assembly elections, jewellery worth Rs 3.91 crore was seized from a car in Gondia district. The incident took place under the watchful eyes of the Model Code of Conduct.

Officials revealed that the interception happened at a checkpost near Malhi Naka, strategically positioned on the interstate border along Amgaon-Lanji Road. The surveillance teams, alongside Amgaon police, acted swiftly on intercepting the Chhattisgarh-registered vehicle heading towards Madhya Pradesh.

The gold jewellery was found hidden in a bag. The authorities seized the valuables after the person involved failed to provide adequate answers during the inquiry. This seizure underscores heightened vigilance as the state gears up for elections on November 20, with results to be announced on November 23.

(With inputs from agencies.)