Election Commission Directs Agencies to Combat Black Money, Drugs in Polls
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EC orders federal agencies, security forces to curb black money, drugs in upcoming polls
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News18•15-03-2026, 22:00
EC orders federal agencies, security forces to curb black money, drugs in upcoming polls
•Election Commission directs central agencies and security forces to proactively check black money, drugs, and illegal inducements during upcoming assembly polls.
•Polls announced for Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry, with voting from April 9 to April 29, and counting on May 4.
•Agencies like CBDT (I-T), ED, FIU, NCB, DRI, BSF, SSB, and RPF have been issued specific directives for enhanced vigilance.
•I-T to monitor cash movements (over Rs 10 lakh) at airports/stations; FIU to share suspicious transaction reports (STRs) and candidate asset info.
•NCB and DRI to curb narcotics/fake currency; ED to watch money laundering; BSF/SSB to secure international borders against smuggling.
