With over 13,202 licensed weapons being submitted to the authorities during the last 24 hours, more than 1.26 lakh licensed weapons have so been far deposited since the model code of conduct was promulgated 10 days ago in Madhya Pradesh in view of the Assembly elections due November 25.
Meanwhile, the authorities also seized 16 illegal firearms and licences of 147 weapons have been cancelled. On the directives of the Election Commission, the administration is continuously taking action.
So far, 9,178 non-bailable warrants have been issued in the State and 293 non-bailable warrants have been issued over the last 24 hours. Similarly, altogether 59 being seized over the last 24 hours, 1419 illegal weapons have so far been seized.
large-scale security and law and order arrangements have been made to ensure peace during elections in the State. Action has been taken under Sections 107/116 of CRPC against 45,949 persons so far and 23,669 persons have been bound over. Action was taken against 1421 persons for violating this provision.
In police action, 3,00 kg explosives of various types have been seized including 267 detonators and 22 kg explosives. The police have also seized 140 live cartridges.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has given permission to continue conduct of Tirth-Darshan Yojana of Madhya Pradesh Government. The conditions for permission include maintaining transparency in selection of beneficiaries, their selection through lottery or any other process, not to accept applications groups having over 25 beneficiaries and not to associate any other person than government employees with the scheme.