Over 1.05 lakh persons bound over ahead of local body polls in A.P.
DGP Harish Kumar Gupta says 2,726 pending NBWs executed and 261 election-related cases registered; police seize liquor worth ₹11.99 lakh and 495 kg of ganja
In the lead-up to local body elections in Andhra Pradesh, authorities bound over 1,05,767 individuals and executed 2,726 non-bailable warrants to maintain a peaceful electoral process, Director-General of Police Harish Kumar Gupta reported. The police recovered ₹4.91 lakh in cash, ₹11.99 lakh worth of liquor, ₹39,000 in illicitly distilled liquor, and 495 kg of ganja.
Between October 15 and 29, 261 election-related cases were registered, resulting in the arrest of 107 individuals. Notices were issued to 733 people. Tirupati district led with 61 cases, followed by Kadapa (36), Annamayya (31), Anantapur (26), and Markapuram (22). Annamayya district saw the most arrests, with 51 people taken into custody, while Tirupati had 27, Kadapa 16, and Prakasam district recorded eight.
Police deployed extensive security measures at 4,372 locations across the state to ensure the smooth conduct of the Urban Local Body elections. Anyone attempting to disrupt the voting process or intimidate voters through violence would face severe consequences.
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