Security agencies maintain strict vigilance during Assembly elections
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, September 7 -
In Haryana, all guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India, along with adherence to the Model Code of Conduct, are being strictly enforced to ensure the Assembly Elections 2024 are conducted in a free, fair and transparent manner.
Since August 16, 2024, illegal liquor, narcotics, cash, and valuable items worth Rs.10.87 crore have been seized in the state. CEO Pankaj Agarwal stated that strict surveillance is being maintained not only by Haryana Police but also by other agencies as well.
Pankaj Agarwal stated that the Police have seized a cash amount of Rs.10.45 lakh. Apart from this, various agencies have seized over 2,04,688 litres of illegal liquor worth Rs. 5.59 crore. Out of this, the Police seized 1,48,994 litres of illegal liquor worth Rs. 438.42 lakh, while the Excise Department seized 55,694 litres worth Rs. 121.01 lakh.
Narcotics worth Rs. 4.02CR seized
He further stated that a total of 12.76 kg of narcotics, valued at over Rs. 4.02 crore, have been seized by the agencies. The Police seized narcotics worth Rs. 3.72 crore, and the Narcotics Control Bureau seized substances valued at Rs. 30 lakh. The state police have also seized 9,591 other valuable items worth Rs.1.15 crore.