Nagaland: Huge Caches of Contraband Materials Seized Ahead of Polls

KOHIMA: The state police and other security agencies are on full alert ahead of the elections in the state of Nagaland. Checking at multiple places as well as the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct has led to the capture of huge amounts of contraband which includes alcohol, narcotics and cash.

A statement from the office of V.Shashank Shekharon Wednesday, the Chief Electoral Officer of Nagaland has announced the seizure of contraband worth more than Rs 31 Cr in the state. This huge capture was made after the Model Code of Conduct came into effect on January 18 till February 7.

The statement mentioned that items worth Rs 310303137 were seized by the enforcement department till February 3 in multiple operations across the state. According to the officials, 40925.65 litres of Indian-made foreign liquor (IMLF) have been seized by the agencies worth Rs 3,02,02,492 while 3.06 Kgs of drugs and narcotics worth Rs 21,77,17,800. The poll regulatory body further said that other contraband materials worth 28,96,37,474 were also confiscated.

It also mentioned another major operation that took place on February 7. It added, "The following seizure was made on February 7, 2023, cash Rs.60,000 liquor 491.08 ltrs worth Rs. 4,21,076, drugs, narcotics seized-brown sugar 0.0125 kg, SP capsule 6909 nos and cough syrup 210 nos worth Rs. 15,51,273, freebies and other items worth Rs 20,32,349 totalling a monetary value of Rs. 20,32,349 (Twenty Lakh thirty-two Thousand Three Hundred and forty nine) only,"

Several days are remaining for the assembly elections, and the enforcement department has already made major hauls in terms of contraband materials in the state. While the last day of filing nominations was February 7, scrutiny of documents on February 8 and February 10 is the last date for withdrawing from the elections.

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