Assam polls: Rs 2.72 cr in cash, liquor worth Rs 1.1 cr seized so far

A total of Rs 2.72 crore in cashand liquor worth Rs 1.1 crore have been seized in Assam so farsince the announcement of the assembly polls, an electionofficial said on Monday.

Also, 23 complaints of violation of the Model Code ofConduct have been received from various districts, he said.

Police, flying squads and static surveillance teamsacross the state are keeping a close vigil on suspiciousmovements of cash, valuables, liquor and contraband items toprevent violation of the MCC enforced to ensure free and fairelections in the state, the official said.

Elections to the 126-member state assembly will beheld in three phases on March 27, April 1 and April 6.

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