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Tamil Nadu : Election officials in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, made a significant discovery on Friday night as they seized a whopping ₹1 crore in cash from a residence in Ettarai village. This startling find marks the first major cash seizure ahead of the impending Lok Sabha elections in the state.
The operation was initiated following a tip-off to the election control room in the Trichy District Collectorate, sparking a swift response from the authorities.
District Collector Pradeep Kumar stated, “The Election Flying Squad officers swiftly acted on the information, entering the house at Ettarai village and conducting a thorough search. Their efforts led to the discovery of currency notes amounting to ₹1 crore, all found neatly packed in a bag.”
District Collector Pradeep Kumar revealed that the authorities are delving deeper into the matter, with Income Tax officials leading the investigation. Their focus is to ascertain the source of the substantial cash and whether it was intended for utilization during the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
With polling for 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu slated for April 19, this seizure underscores the vigilance and readiness of election officials to ensure a fair and transparent electoral process. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges posed by the influence of illicit money in the democratic exercise.
With the seizure coming just days before the first phase of polling for 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu on April 19, the incident underscores the vigilance of election authorities in ensuring a fair and transparent electoral process. The counting of votes is scheduled for June 4.
