Five cases of MCC violation reported in Assam ahead of elections

GUWAHATI: After declaration of Election to the State Assembly the election department has kept a strong vigil upon any complaint of violation of Model Code of Conduct. Till today 5 cases of MCC violation have been reported in Biswanath, Dibrugarh, Kaliabor, Jorhat and Lakhimpur election district. The complaint involve: postering in public places, high volume marriage party, scooter distribution to beneficiary, placing of banner without NOC and despatching of blanket in a truck etc. Concerned officers went on immediately on receipt of the complaints and disposed the cases at the spots including seizure of the blankets and keeping it under safe custody. On the other hand till today an amount of Rupess 64.43 lakh in cash and liquor worth Rupees 53.58 lakh seized by police, flying squad and excise officials across the state, press release said.

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