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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Assam: Minor raped repeatedly for months in Guwahati, accused nabbed
Guwahati (PTI): A 11-year-old girl was repeatedly raped over several months by her neighbour in Guwahati, who has been arrested, police said on Wednesday.
The incident took place in the Pandu area of the city. The 46-year-old neighbour was known to the family, Jalukbari police station Officer-in-Charge Ritujyoti Nath told PTI.
"The girl was raped yesterday also. Then she told everything to her mother. She claimed that she was repeatedly raped by the accused for several months and was threatened," he added.
The medical examination of the minor was conducted on Tuesday night and a detailed report is awaited, Nath said.
"We have arrested the culprit from the spot. A case has been registered under various sections of the POCSO and BNS," he added.
