Chandigarh May 3 – The Haryana Chief Secretary Mr T.V.S.N Prasad today said that enforcement agencies have reported a staggering seizure amounting to Rs 34.77 crore. The seizures, comprising cash, liquor, drugs, precious metals, and various other items, underscore the stringent measures in place to curb illicit activities during the electoral process.
The Chief Secretary was presiding over the meeting on seizure made during ongoing Lok Sabha Election. DGP Mr. Shatrujeet Kapur, Principal Secretary and Chief Electoral Officer, Mr. Anurag Aggarwal, Principal Secretary, Excise and Taxation Mr. Devendra Kalyan, and other senior officials attended the meeting.
According to the Election Seizure Management System’s progress report, the seizures include cash worth Rs 5.91 crore, 367,561 liters of liquor valued at Rs 12.48 crore and 6015.72 kilograms of drugs/narcotics valued at Rs 12.11 crore. Additionally precious metals and freebies/other items account for Rs1.73 crore and Rs.2.52 crore respectively.
Mr. Prasad directed the senior officers to establish coordination with neighbouring states to trace the origin of seized liquor. Additionally, he emphasised the need to further enhance vigilance, especially in districts bordering Delhi and other states.