RS 38 LAKH CASH SEIZED IN MEGHALAYA A DAY BEFORE POLLS

Election authorities in poll-bound Meghalaya seized over Rs 38 lakh in cash from East Khasi Hills district on Monday, just a day of the polling for the state assembly. The seizure was made from the Lad Smit area and follows the seizure of Rs 12 lakh in Ri-Bhoi district yesterday. The static surveillance team seized Rs 38.67 lakh from one person under Madanrting police station limits today. The seizure was made from a coal trader and a resident of West Jaintia Hills district who was travelling on a brand new SUV. The cash was handed over to concerned authorities and investigation is on to find out the source and destination.

Till date over Rs 70 lakh have been seized from several persons in the state which is going to poll tomorrow.