Maharashtra: Over 10,000 kg silver seized from one truck on polling day

Police seized 10,080 kg of silver from a truck in Maharashtra's Dhule district on the day of polling for the state assembly elections, an official said.

Polling for 288 assembly constituencies in Maharashtra was held between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, 20 November.

The seizure was made from the truck headed towards Nagpur, under Thalner police station limits, at around 6 a.m. on Wednesday during the routine check-up, special inspector general of police (Nashik) Dattatray Karale said.

Poll expenditure observers and the income tax department have been informed by the police.

Prima facie, the silver is owned by a bank, the official said, adding further action will be taken after verification.

Since 15 October, state and central agencies have seized assets worth Rs 706.98 crore as part of enforcement activities. These include illegal cash, liquor, narcotics and precious metals, poll authorities said on Wednesday.