Election Commission seizes cash, other items worth Rs. 75 crore
Bengaluru: In less than a month after the model code of conduct came into force, the election officials have seized nearly Rs. 75 crore worth of cash, vehicles, jewellery, and freebies being used to induce voters across the State.
Officials have seized Rs. 38.43 crore in cash, Rs. 16.95 crore worth of liquor, and 7.7 kg of jewellery worth Rs. 1.76 crore. According to a release by the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, freebies worth Rs. 15.16 crore that includes saris, blouse pieces, cookers, laptops, stoves and election-related paraphernalia have been seized. Vehicles worth Rs. 1.93 crore that were used to transport freebies and cash are also part of the seizure.
In all, 536 FIRs have been filed for poll code violations.
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Mangaluru: Rowdy sheeter hacked to death using deadly weapon in Bajpe
Mangaluru: A rowdy sheeter was reportedly murdered near Bajpe in the city on Thursday evening.
The deceased has been identified as Subhash Shetty.
According to reports, Subhash was an accused in the murder case of Mohammed Fazil from Surathkal.
A video of the incident, showing a gang of men attacking him with a sword, has gone viral on social media.
