During the Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission has deployed Bharari teams nation wide to curb illegal cash movement and election malpractices. In Andhra Pradesh, instances of cash seizures during the election phase have occurred. Recently, a surprising case emerged where seven crores in cash was seized without alerting the Bharari team. The police stumbled upon this illegal cash following an accident in East Godavari district.
A collision between a private vehicle and a lorry in Anantapalli, Nallazarla mandal led to the vehicle overturning, revealing seven cardboard boxes filled with cash. The driver was seen transferring the cash into a bag, prompting locals to alert the authorities. The driver, injured in the accident, is receiving treatment at a hospital in Gopalpuram, while the police have commenced an investigation to determine the cash's legitimacy.
In a separate incident, 8 crores were seized in a truck at a police checkpoint in Andhra's NTR district, resulting in the arrest of two individuals. The cash was concealed in a hidden compartment within the truck. These occurrences transpired following the commencement of voting on May 13 in the state, marking the second significant action taken by authorities thus far.