397 cases of MCC violations lodged ahead of assembly polls in Delhi
2 months ago

397 cases of MCC violations lodged ahead of assembly polls in Delhi

The Hindu  

“Delhi Police registered 397 cases of alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct between January 7 and 19 in the national capital ahead of the assembly elections,” an official said on Monday. Since the MCC came into effect on January 7, Delhi Police recorded 397 cases of alleged MCC violations and confiscated 212 illegal firearms and 295 cartridges, the statement said. They also seized 36,223 litres of liquor valued at more than ₹1 crore, 74.86 kg of drugs valued at more than ₹15 crore, and over 1,200 banned injections. “Law enforcement agencies seized ₹3.09 crore in cash and 37.39 kg of silver,” the statement said.

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472 Firearms, 206 Kg Drugs, Rs 11 Crore Cash: 1,098 Cases Of MCC Violations During Delhi Elections
1 month, 2 weeks ago

472 Firearms, 206 Kg Drugs, Rs 11 Crore Cash: 1,098 Cases Of MCC Violations During Delhi Elections

ABP News  

Over 1,090 cases of alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct were registered during the Delhi Assembly elections, the Election Commission said in a statement. Delhi Police has recorded 1,098 cases of alleged MCC violations and confiscated 472 illegal firearms and 534 cartridges with 496 people arrested under the Arms Act, the statement said. The police have also seized …

Delhi Assembly elections: Over 1,000 cases of MCC violation lodged, say police
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Assembly elections: Over 1,000 cases of MCC violation lodged, say police

The Hindu  

Delhi Police has recorded 1,076 cases of alleged Model Code of Conduct violations and arrested or detained 34,250 people for it, an official said on Tuesday. These are cases lodged between January 7, when the MCC came into force, and February 3 which was the last day of campaigning for the Delhi Assembly polls. Delhi Police also confiscated 469 illegal …

Delhi government declares public holiday on February 5 for Assembly Elections 2025
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi government declares public holiday on February 5 for Assembly Elections 2025

India TV News  

Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: The government of Delhi has declared a public holiday in all Government Offices, local or autonomous bodies, and public sector undertakings under the Government of Delhi, on account of the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 on Wednesday. In a notification issued by the General Administration Department, Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena stated, "There will be a public holiday …

Over 900 cases of Model Code of Conduct violations registered ahead of Delhi Assembly polls
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Over 900 cases of Model Code of Conduct violations registered ahead of Delhi Assembly polls

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the February 5 assembly polls, more than 900 cases of alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct have been registered, an official said on Friday. Ahead of the much-awaited 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 …

Delhi election: Over 900 cases of MCC breach registered
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi election: Over 900 cases of MCC breach registered

Hindustan Times  

More than 900 cases of alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct have been registered ahead of the February 5 Delhi Assembly polls, an official said on Friday. 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 916 …

Delhi Assembly polls: Over 770 cases of violation of Model Code of Conduct registered
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Assembly polls: Over 770 cases of violation of Model Code of Conduct registered

The Hindu  

More than 770 cases of alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct have been registered ahead of the February 5 Delhi Assembly polls, an official said on Tuesday. “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 …

Delhi polls: Over 770 cases of violation of Model Code of Conduct registered
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi polls: Over 770 cases of violation of Model Code of Conduct registered

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: More than 770 cases of alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct have been registered ahead of the February 5 Delhi assembly polls, an official said on Tuesday. 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 …

Delhi elections 2025: Over 500 model code violations reported ahead of Assembly polls
2 months ago

Delhi elections 2025: Over 500 model code violations reported ahead of Assembly polls

The Hindu  

Over 500 cases of alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct have been registered so far ahead of the assembly elections in the national capital, an official said on Thursday. Ahead of the polls, the city police has intensified vigilance at border checkpoints and conducted crackdowns on illegal activities, including the smuggling of arms, liquor and drugs. Delhi Police …

Cash, items worth Rs 21 crore seized: Delhi Chief Electoral Officer
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2 months, 1 week ago

Cash, items worth Rs 21 crore seized: Delhi Chief Electoral Officer

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Over Rs 21 crore worth of cash and other items, including liquor, have been seized within a week of the Model Code of Conduct coming into force ahead of the Assembly polls, the office of the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer said on Monday. Data from the Delhi CEO’s office reveals that East Delhi reported the highest seizures worth …

Delhi election: liquor, cash worth ₹21.89 crore seized in Capital since MCC enforcement
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi election: liquor, cash worth ₹21.89 crore seized in Capital since MCC enforcement

The Hindu  

Liquor, cash, and other prohibited items worth ₹21.89 crore have been seized in the Capital since the enforcement of the model code of conduct, the office of Delhi’s Chief Electoral Officer R. Alice Vaz said on Monday. Other recoveries include precious metals worth ₹6.1 crore, drugs worth ₹5.05 crore, and liquor worth ₹47 lakh. Speaking to mediapersons, Ms. Vaz said …

Delhi Assembly polls: Items worth over ₹21 crore seized within week of MCC coming into force
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2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Assembly polls: Items worth over ₹21 crore seized within week of MCC coming into force

The Hindu  

The office of the Delhi chief electoral officer informed on Monday that in the run-up to the Assembly polls in the capital, cash and other items like liquor, worth more than ₹21 crore, have been seized by various departments within a week of the Model Code of Conduct coming into effect. South Delhi followed closely with ₹6.81 crore, while the …

Cash, drugs, liquor worth Rs 21 crore seized in Delhi ahead of February 5 polls
2 months, 1 week ago

Cash, drugs, liquor worth Rs 21 crore seized in Delhi ahead of February 5 polls

India Today  

With Assembly elections approaching in Delhi, the Election Commission of India has so far seized cash and other items like liquor, gold and silver, worth more than Rs 21.89 crore from across the national capital within a week of the Model Code of Conduct coming into effect. The office of the Delhi chief electoral officer said on Monday that the …

Over 400 criminals arrested ahead of Assembly polls in northwest Delhi
3 months, 1 week ago

Over 400 criminals arrested ahead of Assembly polls in northwest Delhi

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Delhi Police has arrested 415 wanted criminals, including 81 proclaimed offenders, under its 'Operation Crackdown conducted in the northwest district of the city from December 1 to 15, an official said on Monday. Over 400 criminals arrested ahead of Assembly polls in northwest Delhi The operation, involving over 1,500 personnel, was aimed at curbing criminal activities and ensuring …

Seizures by enforcement agencies monitoring the poll process cross ₹100 crore mark
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Seizures by enforcement agencies monitoring the poll process cross ₹100 crore mark

The Hindu  

Seizure of cash, liquor and other items by the State and Central enforcement agencies deployed to keep a watch on allurements offered in different forms to voters in the forthcoming elections to Lok Sabha have crossed the ₹100 crore mark since the announcement of poll schedule on March 16. The State police department topped the list with seizure of cash …

Arunachal Pradesh Assembly polls | Flying squad seizes over ₹9 lakh
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Arunachal Pradesh Assembly polls | Flying squad seizes over ₹9 lakh

The Hindu  

The flying squad and the static surveillance teams appointed by the Election Commission, along with police, on Monday, April 8, 2024, seized cash and other materials worth Rs 11,48,335 from various districts of Arunachal Pradesh, an official said here. During the interception of vehicles at various checkpoints in the State, the teams seized ₹9,81,700, in cash, he said. The teams …

Rs 23 Cr Cash, 17 Lakh Litre Liquor Seized in Maharashtra After MCC Came Into Force
1 year ago

Rs 23 Cr Cash, 17 Lakh Litre Liquor Seized in Maharashtra After MCC Came Into Force

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: After the model code of conduct came into force on March 1, the state authorities have so far seized 699 kg drugs worth crores of rupees and Rs 23.70 crore in cash from various parts of the state. Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer S. Chockalingam on Saturday said that the State machinery has also seized 17 lakh litre liquor. The …

Cash, liquor, drugs worth Rs 3.39 crore seized after MCC came into force in Andhra Pradesh
1 year ago

Cash, liquor, drugs worth Rs 3.39 crore seized after MCC came into force in Andhra Pradesh

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena on Wednesday said cash, narcotics and other valuables worth Rs 176 crore have been seized during extensive searches from January 1. In the three days after the Model Code of Conduct came into force, cash, liquor and drugs worth Rs 3.39 crore were seized, he said, at a press conference at the State …

Seizure of Cash, Liquor, Drugs Worth Rs 8.9 Crore by NTR Police in Pre-Poll Weeks
1 year ago

Seizure of Cash, Liquor, Drugs Worth Rs 8.9 Crore by NTR Police in Pre-Poll Weeks

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The NTR police commissionerate has reported seizure of cash, liquor, drugs, precious metals and freebies worth Rs 8.941 crore from December, 26, 2023 to March 18, 2024, the weeks leading to the general elections season. Police commissioner Kanthi Rana Tata told the media here on Tuesday that a cash of Rs 4.19 crore, 35,992 litres of liquor worth Rs …

Delhi govt bans bursting of firecrackers, imposes jail term up to six months for violating rules
2 years, 5 months ago

Delhi govt bans bursting of firecrackers, imposes jail term up to six months for violating rules

India TV News  

Delhi firecracker ban: Delhi government has banned the bursting of firecrackers on Diwali. In a press conference, Environment Minister Gopal Rai informed bursting of crackers can attract a jail term of up to six months and a fine of Rs 200. "The purchase and bursting of firecrackers in Delhi will be punishable with a fine of Rs 200 and six …

Delhi excise policy case: ED raids 30 locations pan-India; likely to summon all accused today
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi excise policy case: ED raids 30 locations pan-India; likely to summon all accused today

India TV News  

Highlights Raids were underway in Delhi, Lucknow, Gurugram, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Hyderabad, other locations The CBI's FIR has been lodged under sections 120-B and 477-A of the IPC The liquor licence holders were allegedly given extension according to their own will Delhi excise policy scam case: The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday conducted raids at multiple locations across the country in connection …

Over 2.90 Lakh Challans Issued for Covid Norm Violations in Delhi Between April 19-Sep 17 This Year
3 years, 6 months ago

Over 2.90 Lakh Challans Issued for Covid Norm Violations in Delhi Between April 19-Sep 17 This Year

News 18  

The Delhi Police has issued over 2.90 lakh challans so far between April 19 and September 17 this year for violation of various Covid-19-related guidelines, of which the maximum were issued to those found not wearing masks, officials said on Saturday. According to the data shared by Additional Delhi Police PRO Anil Mittal, 2,91,423 challans have been issued for various …

Delhi Police gets 14-day custody of 4 suspects accused of planning terror attacks during Navratri, Ramlila
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi Police gets 14-day custody of 4 suspects accused of planning terror attacks during Navratri, Ramlila

India Today  

The Delhi Police has been granted fourteen-day custody of four suspects accused of planning terrorist attacks in Maharashtra, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh during Navratri and Ramlila. On Tuesday, officials had stated that the Delhi Police's Special Cell busted a Pakistan-organised terror module and arrested six, including two Pakistan-trained suspected terrorists. SIX SUSPECTS The four who have been sent to fourteen-day …

West Delhi violence: Police register over 10 cases for rumour mongering
5 years ago

West Delhi violence: Police register over 10 cases for rumour mongering

India TV News  

More than 100 cases were registered by the Delhi Police on Monday in connection with southeast Delhi violence. According to the police, the cases have been registered in connection with rumour-mongering in Delhi, under relevant Sections of the Indian Penal Code, and 163 cases under Section 65 of the Delhi Police Act. Earlier on Monday Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava …

Cash, liquor worth ₹13.29 crore seized from poll-bound Delhi
5 years, 1 month ago

Cash, liquor worth ₹13.29 crore seized from poll-bound Delhi

Live Mint  

New Delhi: In a run-up to the February 8 Delhi Assembly elections, a joint team of Delhi Police and the Income Tax Department have so far recovered cash, goods and liquor worth ₹13.29 crore since January 6, in connection with violation of the model of code conduct. Chief Electoral Officer Ranbir Singh told IANS on Friday: "Intoxicants come in the …

Delhi Assembly Polls: 339 FIRs registered under Excise Act in Delhi
5 years, 2 months ago

Delhi Assembly Polls: 339 FIRs registered under Excise Act in Delhi

India TV News  

As many as 339 FIRs have been registered under the Excise Act since the enforcement of the model code of conduct in Delhi on January 6 in view of the upcoming Assembly election, officials said on Thursday. Till January 15, as many as 47 bottles, 318 half-sized bottles and 25,681 quarter-sized bottles of Indian Made Foreign Liquor and 502 bottles, …

More than Rs 6 crore cash seized ahead of Delhi Assembly polls
5 years, 2 months ago

More than Rs 6 crore cash seized ahead of Delhi Assembly polls

India TV News  

Different teams, which are keeping a tight vigil on the Delhi Assembly elections, have seized more than Rs 6 crore from the day when the Model Code of Conduct came into place. Addressing a press briefing at the State Election Commission on Wednesday, Ranbir Singh, Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi, said: "Valued items worth more than Rs 1 crore has …

Delhi Police seize 330 kg Afghan Heroin worth Rs 1,320 cr in Navi Mumbai; 2 held
5 years, 7 months ago

Delhi Police seize 330 kg Afghan Heroin worth Rs 1,320 cr in Navi Mumbai; 2 held

India TV News  

In a major crackdown, Delhi Police on Friday recovered more than 260 jute bags containing 130 kilograms of soaked and dried Afghan Heroin from a container in Navi Mumbai. Deputy Commissioner of Police Manishi Chandra said around 260 jute bags containing 130 kg of soaked and dried Afghan heroin were seized from the container. “We have arrested two more accused, …

Delhi witnesses sharp rise in illegal firearms, police registering 10 cases everyday ahead of polls
5 years, 11 months ago

Delhi witnesses sharp rise in illegal firearms, police registering 10 cases everyday ahead of polls

India Today  

Power may not flow from the barrel of the gun in a democracy, but brazen displays of firepower by muscle men perceived to be close to political parties are seeing a steep rise in the Capital. It has the potential to influence poll campaigns and voters in the run-up to Lok Sabha elections scheduled in Delhi on May 12," said …

Delhi: Police seize Rs 3.25 crore in old notes being packed to cheat X-Ray machines
8 years, 3 months ago

Delhi: Police seize Rs 3.25 crore in old notes being packed to cheat X-Ray machines

India TV News  

In a joint operation, Income Tax department and crime branch raided a hotel in Delhi's Karol Bagh and recovered Rs 3.25 crore in demonetised notes from five persons. Based on secret information, the Crime Branch conducted a joint raid with Income Tax officials late last night at Taksh Inn in Karol Bagh and found five persons in two rooms of …

210 people arrested in Delhi for consuming liquor in open
8 years, 4 months ago

210 people arrested in Delhi for consuming liquor in open

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Over 200 people have been arrested in the last six days for illegally consuming liquor at public places, as part of Delhi government's drive against open drinking in the national capital. Lauding the efforts of the Delhi Government Excise Department, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia asked them to continue the drive, which kickstarted on November 7, so that …

With a whopping 1.91 lakh cases, Delhi accounts for one-fourth of total crime across India
8 years, 6 months ago

With a whopping 1.91 lakh cases, Delhi accounts for one-fourth of total crime across India

India TV News  

While serious crime nationwide dipped by a significant 5 per cent, Delhi, which has been given the tag of “rape capital” last year saw more number of cognizable crimes than the cumulative figure of all metro cities. The National Crime Records Bureau data shows that Delhi Police registered an overall 1.91 lakh cases of noticeable crime in 2015, which is …

Delhi Polls: Rs 1.26 cr-worth liquor, Rs 40L cash seized
10 years, 1 month ago

Delhi Polls: Rs 1.26 cr-worth liquor, Rs 40L cash seized

India TV News  

New Delhi: A total of Rs 40 lakh cash and over 53,000 litres of illicit liquor valued at Rs 1.26 crore has been seized by Election Commission-appointed surveillance teams at the close of polls in Delhi. As per the latest data compiled by Election Expenditure Observers, over 90 teams, flying squads and static vigil squads have seized an estimated total …

Illicit liquor seizures rise in poll-bound Delhi
10 years, 1 month ago

Illicit liquor seizures rise in poll-bound Delhi

India TV News  

New Delhi: Seizure of illegal liquor in poll-bound Delhi continued today with Election Commission-appointed surveillance teams having recovered over 42,000 bottles till now including 9,000 of these seized in the last two days. According to a latest data submitted by the EC-appointed flying squads and expenditure observers to the poll panel, a total of 42,882 bottles of various brands of …

Delhi Polls: EC looks to crack down on misuse of money, muscle
10 years, 1 month ago

Delhi Polls: EC looks to crack down on misuse of money, muscle

India TV News  

New Delhi: To check the misuse of money, muscle power and liquor during the Assembly polls here, Election Commission has sought the cooperation of the states bordering Delhi in order to ensure that the exercise passes of peacefully. EC today held a meeting with Delhi Police Commissioner BS Bassi, Chief Secretary DM Spolia and all district electoral officer, DCPs and …

Rs 1.64 cr cash, over 41,000 liquor bottles seized in Delhi
11 years, 3 months ago

Rs 1.64 cr cash, over 41,000 liquor bottles seized in Delhi

India TV News  

New Delhi: Election Commission-appointed teams seized Rs 1.64 crore cash and 41,000 liquor bottles and registered 21 cases of paid news in Delhi where polling for the state Assembly was held today. According to official data compiled by the Election Expenditure monitoring centre of the Income Tax department, other inducements worth Rs 4.40 lakh were also seized by the EC-appointed …

Huge Seizure Of Cash, Drugs In Poll-Bound Punjab
13 years, 2 months ago

Huge Seizure Of Cash, Drugs In Poll-Bound Punjab

India TV News  

Chandigarh, Jan 16: Unaccounted cash totalling about Rs 24 crore and heroin rpt heroin valued at over Rs 33 crore in the international market were seized in poll-bound Punjab since the election schedule was announced last month, Special Chief Electoral Officer Usha R Sharma said today. The cash totalling Rs 23.7 crore has been handed over to the Income Tax …

Cough Up Rs 5,000 For Drinking In Public Places In Delhi
14 years, 5 months ago

Cough Up Rs 5,000 For Drinking In Public Places In Delhi

India TV News  

New Delhi, Oct 5 : In an effort to curb people guzzling liquor in public places in Delhi, the Delhi government has brought into force the Delhi Excise Act, which provides for a regime of more stringent punishment for all liquor-related offences. Consuming alcohol at public places will attract a fine of Rs 5,000 instead of current Rs 200 and …

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