EC Seizes Record Rs 160 Cr Black Money Ahead of Jharkhand Polls

Eight-fold surge from 2019 seizures as EC strengthens vigilance against electoral malpractices

Key Points:

* EC confiscates cash, drugs, liquor worth Rs 160 crore in pre-poll raids

* Amount seized surpasses 2019 election seizures by more than eight times

* Special monitoring teams deployed in sensitive constituencies for surveillance

RANCHI – The Election Commission has intensified its pre-poll vigilance in Jharkhand, confiscating illicit materials worth Rs 160 crore to combat electoral malpractices.

The seizure amount has witnessed an unprecedented surge compared to previous elections.

Moreover, this figure represents an eight-fold increase from the Rs 18.76 crore confiscated in 2019.

The contraband items include substantial quantities of cash, narcotics, and alcoholic beverages.

Meanwhile, several constituencies have been marked as vulnerable to electoral manipulation.

In addition, authorities have identified Ramgarh, Barkagaon, Giridih, and Dhanbad as high-risk areas.

Furthermore, a senior election official revealed that comprehensive surveillance measures had been implemented.

On the other hand, all monitoring teams have been equipped with GPS tracking devices.

Intelligence reports suggest significant smuggling activities from neighboring regions.

However, law enforcement agencies have heightened their alertness in sensitive areas.

The commission has deployed specialized teams to maintain electoral integrity.