At least 50,310 licenced weapons have been deposited in Madhya Pradesh since promulgation of model code of conduct. As many as 24 illegal firearms have been seized and licenses of 80 weapons have been cancelled. So far, 5,645 non-bailable warrants have been issued in the State. During last 24 hours, 1,298 non-bailable warrants have been issued. Similarly 404 illegal weapons have been seized. Police has seized 90 weapons during last 24 hours.
large-scale security and law&order arrangements have been made to ensure peace during elections in the state. Action has been taken against sections 107/116 of CrPC against 806 persons so far.In police action, 22-kg explosives and 76 live cartridges have been seized. Flying squads have started visits since promulgation of model code of conduct. The flying squads have seized Rs 11.47 lakh in cash and other material in districts.
Other police agencies have also seized Rs 8,045 cash/other material. So far, 30 complaints have been received regarding cash. Flying squads have received 21 complaints regarding violation of model code of conduct. Action has been taken on these complaints. Static surveillance team (SST) has seized Rs 55.315 lakh cash so far. The SST has also seized other material worth more than Rs 16.66 lakh.
IG Bhopal Sanjay Kumar Jha and DIG Srinivasa Varma convened a meeting of police officials of the district and issued necessary directive to them regarding deposition of firearms and execution of pending bailable, non-bailable and permanent warrants.