PANAJI
Enforcement agencies in Goa have seized illicit materials including cash, liquor, and drugs, totaling Rs 2441.27 lakhs from March 1 to April 4 as agencies have kept a close watch on the activities amid the ongoing election code.
According to the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Goa, seizures included cash amounting to Rs 1562.21561 lakh, 66620.13 litres of liquor valued at Rs 87.99053 lakhs, and drugs totaling 26088.15 grams worth Rs 302.827 lakhs from March 1 to April 4.
CEO Ramesh Verma has directed all law enforcement agencies to heighten their vigilance and enforcement activities to prevent further instances of fraud or corruption during the election period while also instructing them to ensure the prohibition of distributing illicit substances, bribery, intimidation, or any other activities that would undermine integrity of electoral process.
In a press statement issued on Saturday, the CEO urged citizens’ active participation in the electoral process, urging them to vote responsibly and peacefully; and emphasized the collective responsibility to uphold democratic values and ensure a free, fair, and credible Lok Sabha election.
Furthermore, Verma asked government officials to refrain from participating in political activities, including promoting political party agendas on social media platforms or any other platform.
