Over Rs 8 lakh cash and alcohol Seized by Election officials in Meghalaya

Election officials in Meghalaya seized over Rs 8 lakh cash and alcohol in West Garo Hills district, Chief Electoral Officer F R Kharkongor said on Friday.

Election to the 60-member Meghalaya Assembly is scheduled for February 27 and the model code of conduct is in force in the state.

Unaccounted cash of Rs 8.96 lakh and alcohol worth over Rs 8,000 were seized in West Garo Hills district on Thursday.