Delhi Assembly polls: Over 770 cases of violation of Model Code of Conduct registered
The Hindu
Over 770 MCC violations cases registered ahead of Delhi polls, with arrests and seizures of illegal items reported.
More than 770 cases of alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) have been registered ahead of the February 5 Delhi Assembly polls, an official said on Tuesday (January 28, 2025).
The cases were lodged between January 7, when the MCC came into force, and January 27.
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“During this period a total of 24,081 people have been arrested under various legal provisions, including those under the Excise Act,” according to a statement.
Ahead of the polls, the police have intensified vigilance at border checkpoints and conducted crackdowns on illegal activities, including the smuggling of arms, liquor and drugs.
“Delhi Police has recorded 774 cases of alleged MCC violations and confiscated 374 illegal firearms and 453 cartridges,” the statement said.
The police have also seized 68,636 litres of liquor worth more than ₹12 crore, 158.126 kg of drugs worth over ₹72 crore and more than 1,200 banned injections.
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