Meghalaya assembly election: drugs worth ₹33 crore among items seized ahead of polling

Updated : Mar 01, 2023 19:25
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PTI

Drugs worth ₹33.24 crore, and ₹8.63 crore in cash have been seized in Meghalaya where polling for the assembly elections will be held on Monday, the Election Commission said.

Precious metals worth ₹91 lakh, liquor of ₹2.54 crore and different other items meant for distribution among voters worth ₹27.37 crore were also seized by the law enforcement agencies, Chief Electoral Officer FR Kharkongor told PTI.

"The total cumulative value of the seizure made since the model code of conduct came into effect on January 18 is ₹72.70 crore," he said.

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The polling will be held for 59 seats of the 60-member assembly on Monday, and the votes will be counted on March 2. Polling for the Sohiong constituency in East Khasi Hills district was adjourned due to the death of UDP candidate HDR Lyngdoh.

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