The model code of conduct came into force on March 16. iStock
Chandigarh, April 25
Law enforcement agencies have seized drugs, unaccounted cash, liquor and valuables worth Rs 321.51 crore in Punjab since the model code of conduct came into force last month for the Lok Sabha polls.
Amritsar district topped the list with seizures worth Rs 60.3 crore.
Punjab Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C said drugs worth Rs 287.23 crore, unaccounted cash amounting to Rs 6.89 crore, liquor (22.8 lakh litres) valued at Rs 14.93 crore, precious metals and other items worth Rs 12.46 crore were seized.
The model code of conduct came into force on March 16.
Among the 24 enforcement agencies operating in the state, Punjab Police made seizures worth Rs 276.19 crore, followed by the Border Security Force at Rs 22.85 crore.
The state excise department seized goods worth Rs 7.21 crore, the state goods and services tax department Rs 5 crore, the customs department Rs 4.37 crore, the income tax department Rs 4.08 crore and the Narcotics Control Bureau Rs 1.76 crore.
Among districts, Tarn Taran accounted for Rs 53.74 crore worth of seized goods and cash, followed by Ferozepur at Rs 49.34 crore and Fazilka at Rs 41.71 crore.
Join Whatsapp Channel of The Tribune for latest updates.
Most Read In 24 Hours
Don't Miss
View All
Top News
Video: ED recovers ‘mini mountain’ of cash from servant’s room of Jharkhand minister's secretary
ED sources say the cash is being counted to ascertain the ex...
After Delhi, 6 schools in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad receive bomb threats via emails
Local police, bomb disposal squad and crime branch personnel...
MTech student from Haryana’s Karnal stabbed to death in Australia
According to victim’s uncle, the alleged accused also hails ...
Abduction case: SIT conducts spot inspection at Revanna’s residence in Bengaluru
In the absence of the Revanna family, the SIT team summons h...
Will climate change allow India to hold another election in summer months?
Temperatures are rising and voting percentages dropping; Iss...
