Flying squad seizes rice worth Rs 6 lakhs

A team of election flying squad today seized 600 rice bags valued at Rs six lakh being transported in a lorry without valid documents here.
The lorry proceeding from Athur to Salem market was intercepted at Valapadi Mettupatty during a vehicle check, Salem-Yercaud Returning officer Sundaram said.
As the driver failed to produce valid documents for the load of rice, the lorry was impounded.
Reacting to the seizure, Local Traders Association President Jayaseelan condemned the action of election officials.
Meanwhile, election officials in Kumarapalayam in neighbouring Namakkal district seized footwear worth Rs 36 lakh from a container lorry for want of proper documents.