EC flying squad officials seized Rs 2.10 cr from ex-leader of VCK party
- Country:
- India
The Election Commission Flying Squad officials seized Rs 2.10 crore in cash from a former Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) party district secretary, Thangadurai, during vehicle frisking near Perambalur, officials said on Wednesday.
Acting on a specific tip-off on Tuesday, the EC officials intercepted the car in which former district secretary Thangadurai was travelling. During the search, officials found that 2.10 crore cash was concealed inside the car doors. The car and cash have been seized and sent to Permabalur collector office for further investigation. At present, officials are interrogating Thangadurai. Voting in Tamil Nadu will be held on April 18. The counting of votes will take place on May 23.
(With inputs from agencies.)
ALSO READ
"Will not release single drop of water to Tamil Nadu" says Karnataka CM Siddaramiah as water shortage hits state
Tamil Nadu: Migrant worker from Jharkhand killed after soil cave-in
Tamil Nadu: Migrant worker from Jharkhand killed after soil cave-in
CM Stalin dares PM Modi to spell out projects he has brought to Tamil Nadu
Former Tamil Nadu minister K Ponmudy reinstated as MLA after Supreme Court verdict