City
Epaper

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Over 90,000 Litres of Liquor Worth Rs 2.04 Crore Seized in Karnataka

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: April 4, 2024 15:20 IST

As the model code of conduct for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections remains in force, district authorities have made ...

Open in App

As the model code of conduct for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections remains in force, district authorities have made significant seizures. A staggering 90,443 liters of liquor, valued at Rs 1,95,47,179, along with drugs worth Rs. 8,69,950, have been confiscated as of April 3rd.

In connection with the recent seizures of liquor and drugs, a total of 278 FIR cases have been filed, encompassing violations of excise regulations and other offenses.

The upcoming general elections in Karnataka are scheduled to be held in two phases, on April 26 and May 7, covering the state's 28 constituencies.

Authorities have actively  engaged with the public, processing and resolving 157 information requests received via telephone. The C-Whistle app has proven instrumental in addressing public grievances, with 59 complaints received and promptly resolved to date.

Tags: lok-sabha-election-2024karnatakaKarnataka Lok Sabha Election 2024liquor
Open in App

Related Stories

NationalKarnataka Sugarcane Protest Turns Violent as Over 100 Tractors Torched in Bagalkot

NationalBelagavi Farmers’ Protest Turns Violent with Stone Pelting; Six Police Personnel Injured (Watch Video)

EntertainmentRishab Shetty Honoured with Karnataka State Film Awards for ‘Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shale, Kasaragodu’

NationalKarnataka: 15 Injured, Including 5 Children After Rabid Dog Attack in Ilkal

NationalMaharashtra Man Beaten to Death in Karnataka Over Affair with Married Woman

National Realted Stories

NationalOdisha CM Majhi asks SPs to focus on eight key areas for better policing

NationalOdisha CM pushes crop diversification, urges farmers to boost income via pulses and oilseeds

NationalGaurav Gogoi accuses Assam govt of enrolling outsiders to influence 2026 polls

NationalEducation remains top priority for govt: CM Sangma

NationalShakti free travel scheme contributed to pollution control: K’taka PCB