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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Davangere: Two policemen injured in stone pelting during Ganesha procession
Davangere: Reports state that two groups engaged in stone pelting at each other during Ganesha idol immersion ceremony in Davangere on Thursday. Two police personnel were injured in the incident.
Few days ago, two groups of youth engaged in verbal altercation regarding raising of a flag for Eid Milad celebration. On account of the clashes, police had heightened security for the Ganesha procession. Despite the additional security, stones were pelted at the procession, sources stated. Inspector Gururaj and constable Raghavendra were injured in the incident. The procession continued after the police brought the situation to control. However, the stone pelting resumed once again as the procession surged forwards.
Security has been tightened up in the area and all shops have been closed down by the police. The two police personnel, who were injured in the stone pelting, are undergoing treatment at a hospital.
