Cash worth £1.16 mn seized in Tamil Nadu

CHENNAI: Officials have seized cash worth £ 1.16 million in Tamil Nadu, which is bracing for assembly election, the Election Commission said. The cash without proper supporting documents, has been deposited with the government treasury and a probe started, Chief Electoral Officer said. A large quantity of foreign liquor, items like gas stoves, stainless steel pots, rice bags and cricket bats were among other things that have been seized. With the state heading for the Assembly elections to be held on May 16, the Model Code of Conduct was put to effect on March 4.