large-scale security arrangements have been made to ensure free and fair lok Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh. To prevent misuse of weapons, illegal arms are being seized and licensed weapons are getting deposited.
So far, 2.19 lakh licensed weapons have been deposited. In the series, 1,161 licensed weapons have been seized and 2,987 arms licenses have been cancelled.So far, 14,846 non-bailable warrants have been issued, of which 599 were issued in the last 24 hours. Similarly, police have seized 1,208 illegal weapons.
Action has been taken under various Sections of CrPC against 68,699 persons so far and 51,444 persons have been bound over. Action was taken against 218 persons for violating this provision.
In police action, explosives of four types have been seized. This apart, five different kinds of bombs and 363 live cartridges have also been seized.As many as 282 check posts have been set up in view of security in Vidhan Sabha constituencies. In all, 1911 majra-tolas have been identified under vulnerability mapping.
Similarly, 4,437 people who can harass voters have also been identified. Action has been taken against 2665 such persons. During last 24 hours, police station in Harda seized one kg gun powder and registered a case.
In Seoni, 125 litre liquor was seized, 104 litre in Damoh and 112 litre in Jabalpur. Flying squads constituted to ensure free and fair elections have intensified their activities. So far, various flying squads have registered a case against AAP candidate Rakesh Kumar Vardhan in Panna for electioneering with poster of AAP on a vehicle without permission. Static Surveillance Teams have seized `16.05 lakh during last 24 hours.
Constant action is being taken against illicit sale, manufacture and distribution of liquor during intensive patrolling by excise staff and police.
On March 22, 335 raids were conducted to recover IMFl during which 28 cases were registered and 28 persons arrested. Similarly, 725 litre country-made liquor was seized and 147 persons arrested.