Assembly polls: over 70% of cases lodged under Acts dealing with alcohol and drugs
The Hindu
23,500 FIRs filed, 260 for violation of COVID norms: EC sources
A little over 1% of the FIRs filed in connection with the ongoing Assembly elections were related to violation of COVID-19-related safety norms, while just over 70% of the cases were lodged under Acts dealing with alcohol and drugs, according to Election Commission sources on Monday.
After the announcement of the elections to Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand Assemblies on January 8, 23,500 FIRs had been filed under various laws from January 9 to 30. Around 17,000 cases were filed under the Excise Act and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act; around 4,600 under the Indian Penal Code and Arms Act; over 260 for violation of COVID-19 norms and 650 FIRs in connection with model code of conduct (MCC) violations, a source said.
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