Officials rescue 27 A.P. youth brought for distributing money
The election authorities seized ₹91.67 lakh found abandoned near the premises of AIADMK candidate in Ranipet on Saturday night and also rounded up 27 youth who were brought from Andhra Pradesh to distribute money to the voters in the constituency.
Ranipet Sub-Collector and Returning officer K.Elambahath received information from a caller, who alleged that 30 youth brought from Andhra Pradesh for distributing money, were illegally confined at a premises and tortured by the political functionaries, following alleged misappropriation of ₹13 lakh.
The official ordered a flying squad team to conduct a search on the said premises.