Meghalaya: East Jaiñtia Hills District authority seizes over Rs 10.72 lakh cash ahead of Assembly election

Ahead of the state Assembly election, the East Jaiñtia Hills District authority seized an amount of over Rs 10.72 cash lakh under the Sutnga-Saipung constituency.  

''Three seizures were made at Umkiang village under Sutnga-Saipung constituency. The police first seized Rs 1.85 lakh followed by Rs 2.875 lakh and Rs 6 lakh on January 19,'' said Chief electoral officer FR Kharkongor.

The state Assembly election is scheduled to be held on February 27.

This is a developing story. Further details are awaited.