38L seized after poll announcement

Ranchi: Cash to the tune of around Rs 38 lakh has been seized in Jharkhand after the announcement of assembly polls, an official said.

“This includes seizure of Rs 17.60 lakh by the state police department,” the official said.

Besides, the state excise department has seized Rs 8.72 lakh and state Goods and Services Tax/Commercial Tax Department has seized Rs 7.26 lakh in addition to Rs 4.1 lakh seized by the Railway Protection Force (RPF), the official added.

The maximum amount of Rs 16.53 lakh was recovered from Palamu, followed by Rs 9.65 lakh from Ranchi, Rs 4.76 lakh from East Singhbhum and Rs 1.60 lakh from Giridih, the official added. PTI

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