A total of 1,304 persons have been arrested with regard to violation of model code of conduct, seizure of cash, liquor and other goods in various districts since March 20 in Karnataka, which goes to polls on May 5.
Chief Electoral Officer Anil Kumar Jha said 436 First Information Reports have been filed in this regard.
The total illegal cash seized since March 20, when the code took effect, has touched Rs 12.20 crore, while the goods and liquor seizures were to the tune of Rs 4.71 crore.
In the last 24 hours, authorities have seized illegal cash of Rs 5.4 lakh near NICE road junction on Tumkur Road, Rs 5.51 lakh in Hukkeri in Belgaum, Rs 13 lakh in Indi in Bijapur, Rs nine lakh in Nelamangala, Rs five lakh in Kolar, Rs 4.7 lakh in Raichur and Rs three lakh in Harihar.
Chief Electoral Officer Anil Kumar Jha said 436 First Information Reports have been filed in this regard.
The total illegal cash seized since March 20, when the code took effect, has touched Rs 12.20 crore, while the goods and liquor seizures were to the tune of Rs 4.71 crore.
In the last 24 hours, authorities have seized illegal cash of Rs 5.4 lakh near NICE road junction on Tumkur Road, Rs 5.51 lakh in Hukkeri in Belgaum, Rs 13 lakh in Indi in Bijapur, Rs nine lakh in Nelamangala, Rs five lakh in Kolar, Rs 4.7 lakh in Raichur and Rs three lakh in Harihar.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
SAVE 25%
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Subscribe
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
SAVE 25%