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More cash seized in Karnataka takes total to ₹15.78 crore

The general elections in Karnataka will be held in two phases on 26 April and 7 May for 28 constituencies.

BySouth First Desk

Published Mar 24, 2024 | 2:52 PMUpdatedMar 24, 2024 | 2:52 PM

ECI

The Election Commission on Saturday said ₹6.13 crore was seized in Karnataka in the past 24 hours, taking the total to ₹15.78 crore since the Model Code of Conduct came into force on 16 March. So far, ₹15.78 crore cash, ₹17.3 lakh worth of freebies, 7.41 lakh litres of liquor worth over ₹23.37 crore, 66.34 kg of drugs worth over ₹65 lakh, and precious metals valued at over ₹43 crore have been seized.

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