Guwahati: The Nagaland Police have seized illegal cash worth Rs 45,37,200 in the state before the state assembly elections.
The illegal cash was recovered after search operations carried out in several locations throughout Dimapur.
According to reports, 20 lakhs rupees were reportedly taken during the SST gate inspection. The huge cash seizure has been made from a person identified as Kimiyato Sema.
Heska Kini has had Rs 23,16,100 taken from her, Jukhim has had Rs 90,500 taken from him and the Nihoto area of Dimapur has seen Rs 1,30,600 taken.
The cash was taken since the owners could not present valid proof of their financial status.
Enforcement agencies had seized almost Rs 36 crores up until Feb. 12, 2023, they reported on Monday to the Nagaland Chief Electoral Officer’s office.
As per the official release by the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, cash seized was Rs 2,84,52,365. Indian-made foreign liquor (IMLF) seized was 40925.65 litres worth Rs 4,26,40,420.
The office of the Chief Electoral Officer further informed through a press release that Drugs and Narcotics seized were 3.06 Kilograms worth Rs. 26,36,80,380. Freebies and other items worth Rs 3,51,81,340 were also seized, informed the electoral officer through a press release.
Notably, the various Enforcement Agencies’ seizures up till February 3, 2023, totaled Rs 28 crores in value.