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Indian agencies seized $8.7M in cash, liquor, drugs, and freebies in Bihar and other states ahead of 2025 elections.
Enforcement agencies in Bihar and other bypoll-bound states have seized assets worth Rs 71.3 crore, including cash, liquor, drugs, precious metals, and freebies, since the 2025 assembly elections were announced.
The Election Commission reported the crackdown, part of a coordinated effort involving multiple agencies, to prevent electoral malpractices such as vote buying and illegal inducements.
Seizures include Rs 6 crore in unaccounted cash and nearly Rs 27 crore in liquor, highlighting concerns in Bihar—a dry state since 2016.
The EC emphasized strict enforcement during the silence period, requiring pre-approval of media ads and using platforms like C-Vigil to address complaints swiftly.
Las agencias indias confiscaron $8.7M en efectivo, licor, drogas y regalos en Bihar y otros estados antes de las elecciones de 2025.