Maharashtra Election Crackdown: Rs 52 Crore Seized in a Day

In Maharashtra, law enforcement has seized goods worth Rs 52 crore in a single day as the model code of conduct is enforced ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. Since October 15, goods worth Rs 90.74 crore have been confiscated across the state by various agencies.

In a sweeping crackdown, law enforcement agencies in Maharashtra seized goods worth Rs 52 crore in just 24 hours as the state braces for next month's assembly elections. The model code of conduct is currently in force, officials confirmed.

Since the electoral announcement on October 15, a total of 19 law enforcement bodies have confiscated goods valued at Rs 90.74 crore across Maharashtra. The operation involved police, Income Tax, Revenue Intelligence, Narcotics Control Bureau, and Customs and Excise departments, targeting key districts like Mumbai suburban, Nagpur, and Ratnagiri, as per a statement released on Thursday.

Remarkably, the Election Commission's cVIGIL app has facilitated the reporting of 1,144 complaints related to poll code violations, with a 99% resolution rate. The Maharashtra assembly elections are set to take place on November 20, with vote counting scheduled for November 23.

(With inputs from agencies.)