Paneer for Panchayat polls: Police seize 30 kg cottage cheese in UP's Amroha

The police in UP seized 30 kg cottage cheese, commonly known as paneer, from bother of a candidate in Panchayat polls. The cheese was allegedly meant to lure voters.

Every election season, it is common to hear reports of police seizing liquor, cash and illegal arms intended to influence voters. But in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha, the candidates seem to have taken a more edible route. According to a report, UP Police on Monday seized 30 kg cottage cheese, commonly known as paneer, from a candidate's brother. Gajendra Singh, brother of a candidate for the post of village pradhan in Chakori village, was reportedly caught with the cottage cheese. Quoting the police, the Times of India reported that Gajendra Singh intended to distribute the cheese to lure voters for his brother Deep Chand.