M.P. Police seize cash over ₹36 lakh in Datia ahead of bypoll
Madhya Pradesh Police have seized over ₹36 lakh in cash in Datia district ahead of an upcoming Assembly by-election. The seizures are part of strict enforcement of the model code of conduct, as authorities investigate the source and intent of the funds amid a heated contest between the BJP and Congress.
Why it matters
Election-related cash seizures highlight the ongoing challenges of maintaining financial transparency and preventing illegal influence in democratic processes.
The Madhya Pradesh Police have seized ₹36.19 lakh in cash in Datia district ahead of the July 30 by-election for the Assembly seat, for which the BJP and the Congress are locked in a close contest, officials said on Friday
According to officials, the seizures were done from two cars at different locations on Thursday during searches being conducted across the district in view of the model code of conduct for Datia Assembly bypoll.
While ₹15 lakh were seized from a car on the Sevdha toll checkpoint on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday by Superintendent of Police Mayur Khandelwal, ₹21.19 lakh was recovered from an SUV at Goraghat checkpoint on Thursday, an official statement said.
Both the incidents are being investigated by the Flying Surveillance Teams (FST), it said.
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