The district administration complying with model code of conduct seized cash Rs 17 lakh from a person in Bakawand area, officials informed here on Friday.
According to official information received from district administration, a vigilance team led by SDM Bastar Chandan Kumar intercepted a Ford Figo car (OD-1 C-3333) in Bakawand area during searching and found cash Rs 17 lakh in the car on Thursday. Ramu Mirgan hailing from Nuakota village of Navrangpur district of Odisha was carrying the cash and could not satisfy the vigilance team about the use of money.
Ramu told that the money was for some Kaju seth (cashew nut businessman) however he could not give justified answers about the origin and destination of the huge amount, officers said and added that he was not able to present any documents in connection with the money he was carrying.
Notably the first phase of election would be held in Bastar region on November 11. According to directives issued by State Electoral Officer cash more than Rs 50,000 could not be carried at one time.