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 recovered and licensed weapons got deposited.
So far, 1.28 lakh licensed weapons have been deposited. In the series, 1,066 licensed weapons have been seized and 220 arms licenses cancelled. So far, 8,524 non-bailable warrants have been issued of which 11,58 were issued in last 24 hours. Similarly, police have seized 579 weapons during last 24 hours.
Action has been taken under various Sections of CrPC against 27,748 persons so far and 16,134 people have been bound over. Action was taken against 82 people for violating this provision. In police action, explosives of two types have been seized. Besides, three different kinds of bombs and 204 live cartridges have also been seized.
As many as 208 check posts have been set up in view of security in Vidhan Sabha constituencies. In all, 1,658 majra-tolas have been identified under vulnerability mapping. Similarly, 6,066 people who can harass voters have also been identified. Prohibitory action has been taken against 1,092 such persons.
In police action, 90 gram opium was seized by Cantt. Police station in Neemuch. Kesli police station in Sagar seized 12 kg cannabis and Rs. 5500. In Morena, 293 litre illicit liquor was seized. In Gwalior district, action is being taken under Excise Act after seizing 149 litre illicit liquor. Similarly, 126 litre illicit liquor has been recovered and action taken in Satna district.