In Hyderabad, law enforcement agencies seized Rs 1,89,98,800 in cash and items worth Rs 4,32,25,000 in a 24-hour period under the Election Code of Conduct. The District Election Officer, Ronald Rose, received and resolved 14 complaints related to cash and items, leading to 8 FIRs being registered.
Since the election notification was issued, enforcement teams have seized a total of Rs 21,57,05,505 in cash and Rs 13,76,21,269 worth of goods. They have also confiscated 26,416.28 liters of liquor, registered 261 cases, and arrested 258 individuals.
Flying squad teams in the district seized Rs 5,71,58,955 and other items valued at Rs 74,17,908. Additionally, other law enforcement agencies like the police and IT enforcement teams confiscated Rs 15,59,58,000 in cash and goods worth Rs 12,25,03,362. SST teams also seized Rs 25,88,550 in cash and items valued at Rs 77 lakh.
Overall, there have been 551 complaints regarding cash and items, with FIRs filed against 354 individuals. Commissioner Ronald Rose mentioned that 3,068 licensed firearms were deposited as part of the process.
