Rs.1.8 lakhs unaccounted cash seized by flying squad in Coimbatore was handed over to the returning officer on Monday

Ahead of the urban local polls the election flying squad seized cash of Rs.1.8 lakhs taken without any relevant documents. The seized money was handed over to the returning officer on Monday.


Coimbatore: The election flying squad seized cash of Rs.1.8 lakhs taken without any relevant documents on Monday.



The Election Flying squad, who was on duty at Sarcarsamakulam seized the money, as it was above the stipulated amount as per the election code of conduct. Rajendran of Sulur carried an amount of Rs.1.80 lakhs without the supporting documents.

Flying squads and monitoring committees have been formed to prevent the distribution of money and gifts to voters as the election code of conduct is in force.

The flying squads led by Special Tahsildar Mary Vinitha were conducting an intensive vehicle search near Anna Nagar pond in Sarcarsamakulam Town Panchayat.



Rajendran, son of Chenniappa Gounder of Sulur Kadambadi who arrived in a Hyundai i10, was found to have in his possession, unaccounted cash of Rs.1.80 lakh.

The flying squad seized the money and handed it over to Saraswati, executive officer, and election officer of Sarcarsamakulam Town Panchayat.

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