Rs 439 cr seized from poll-bound Telangana since model code came into force

Election Commission seized a total of Rs 439 crore worth cash, gold, liquor and other possible inducements, since the model code of conduct came into force in Telangana on October 9

Hyderabad: The Election Commission has seized a total of Rs 439 crore worth cash, gold, liquor and other possible inducements, since the model code of conduct came into force in the state on October 9.

A total of over Rs 156.2 crore in cash, 263.7 kg gold, 1091 kg silver, and other valuables all worth over Rs 165.2 crore, besides liquor worth over Rs 49.4 crore, ganja valued at Rs 24.7 crore and other items/freebies worth Rs 43.2 crore were seized, according to a statement issued by the office of the Telangana Chief Electoral Officer (CEO).

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Since October 9 (when the schedule for the Telangana Assembly elections was announced) till November 2, the total cumulative seizure by law enforcement agencies is valued at over Rs 439 crore, it said.

The state goes to polls on November 30.