DC Thoubal appeals
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 07 2012:
Distribution of cash, liquor or any other items for gratification of the voters is bribery and it is a punishable offence, Deputy Commissioner/District Election Officer, Thoubal K Radhakumar Singh has explained.
In an appeal to the general public, Radhakumar informed that flying squads have been formed for every Assembly Constituency in Thoubal district to keep watch over distribution of cash, liquor and other items during the election.
He also informed that anybody carrying huge amount of cash in any Constituency of Thoubal district during the election should carry proper documents to show the source and end-use of such cash in order to avoid seizure by the flying squads.