Major Election Crackdown: 53 Idols, ₹14.94 Lakh Seized
The Hindu
Major election officials seized 53 idols and ₹14.94 lakh in cash in Tamil Nadu, highlighting the crackdown on electoral malpractice ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
53 panchaloha idols seized during election checks in Tamil Nadu.
₹14.94 lakh in unaccounted cash confiscated across multiple districts.
Authorities emphasize enforcement of Model Code of Conduct in elections.
Biryani rice worth ₹80,000 also seized from an autorickshaw.