Unaccounted cash of ₹60.63 lakh, along with 4.2 litres of liquor, 28 grams of narcotics and precious metals, were seized in Chennai over March 21 and 22 during intensified election surveillance. Flying Squads and Static Surveillance Teams intercepted the consignments during vehicle checks, with major cash seizures reported from Virugambakkam (₹34.75 lakh), Thiru.Vi.K. Nagar (₹7.78 lakh), Egmore (₹2.86 lakh) and Harbour (₹4 lakh). The confiscated items have been deposited in the government treasury. The action follows Election Commission norms mandating seizure of cash above ₹50,000 and valuables without valid documentation, with provision for release upon verification. Published – March 23, 2026 12:45 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation SST seize 75 sovereigns of gold jewellery in Paramakudi Police check AIADMK MLA’s office: advocates urge poll officials to be impartial