Rs 329.49 CR VALUABLES SEIZED AFTER CODE
ENFORCEMENT
Chandigarh: After the Model Code of Conduct came into force in Punjab for Vidhan Sabha elections, various enforcement teams have seized valuables worth Rs 329.49 crores in violation of the code till February 5 (Saturday). The state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Dr S Karuna Raju on Sunday said that the surveillance teams have seized 39.62 lakh litres of liquor worth Rs 22.34 crore. Similarly, the enforcement wings have also recovered psychotropic substances amounting to Rs 280 crores besides confiscating unaccounted cash of Rs 23.06 crore, he added.
AFTER FEB 20, PUNJAB’S EVERY RESPONSIBILITY IS OURS: MANN
Mohali: AAP’s Chief Minister candidate and Punjab unit president Bhagwant Mann, addressing the people during his election campaign under 'Mission Punjab 2022’ in Mohali and Dera Bassi constituencies, said that February 20 will prove to be a historic day for Punjab. “It will be a day of change. This time, the people of Punjab will write a new history and a new story,” he said, while campaigning in favour of party candidates in Mohali (SAS Nagar) Kulwant Singh and Dera Bassi Kuljeet Singh Randhawa.
1233 VULNERABLE HAMLETS IDENTIFIED: PUNJAB CEO
Punjab Chief Electoral Officer Dr S Karuna Raju on Sunday revealed that as many as 1,233 vulnerable hamlets have been identified. Besides, 3,198 persons have been identified as probable sources of trouble, he said, adding that out of these persons, preventive action had already been initiated against 2,527, while the remaining would also be brought to book. He also informed that from a security point of view, 1,593 persons have been bound down under preventive sections of CrPC act.
ZERO TOLERANCE TO DRUGS: BJP
Chandigarh: Asserting that there will be “zero tolerance” to drugs, BJP on Sunday said that eradication of the scourge of drugs will be the top most priority of its government in Punjab. Senior BJP leader and Punjab’s former Director General of Police PS Gill, addressing the media, said that the issue of drugs will need a multi-pronged approach. “None of the previous governments, so far, has been able to curb the menace as it will need strong will and firm approach. On one hand, the supply chain will need to be broken; on the other hand, those having fallen prey to addiction will need to be treated and rehabilitated,” he said adding that BJP will ensure to provide free of cost treatment to all addicts in government facilities in each and every district.
3.78 LAKH LICENSED WEAPONS DEPOSITED AHEAD OF POLLS
As per the directions of the Election Commission of India, the state CEO Dr S Karuna Raju said that of total 3,90,275 licensed weapons in the state, 3,78,044 have been deposited till date, whereas 96, without licenses weapons. were also seized. Dr Raju also informed that all the 2881 cases of non-bailable warrants have been executed. As many as 19,716 nakas are operational across the State, he added.