June 3rd 2024.
In the city of Bhubaneswar, the Odisha Police has been very active in ensuring a fair and safe election process. According to a senior police officer, a total of 153 cases related to the election have been registered as of Monday. These cases include violations of the Model Code of Conduct, a set of guidelines that all parties must follow during the election period. The officer further shared that 139 individuals have been arrested for their alleged involvement in these violations.
The police have been consistently carrying out their duty since January 2024, executing 34,602 warrants. In addition, they have also been successful in arresting 1283 individuals with a history of criminal activities and absconders. 11 people have been booked under the National Security Act (NSA) for their involvement in serious offences. The police have also been effective in seizing illegal arms, with a total of 281 arms, 143 cartridges, and 123 bombs confiscated. They have even uncovered three illegal arms manufacturing units during this election period.
According to official sources, the state's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has received a total of 124 electoral offences during the elections, compared to 327 cases in the year 2019. This indicates a significant decrease in the number of reported offences, which is a positive sign for the state. In addition, the amount of items seized during the election has also significantly increased compared to the last election. With items valued at approximately Rs 280 crore being seized, including Rs 20.52 crore in cash, Rs 42.33 crore worth of liquor, and Rs 78.82 crore worth of drugs and other items.
In other news, the police have made progress in the case of pre-poll violence that occurred on May 15 at Srikrushnasaranpur, which resulted in the unfortunate death of a BJP worker. Three more individuals have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the violence, bringing the total number of arrests to 17. The SP of Ganjam, Jagmohan Meena, shared this update on Monday. The police are determined to bring justice for the victim and ensure a peaceful election process for the people of Odisha.
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