200 million rupees unaccounted money seized in Andhra Pradesh

Hyderabad, Apr 9 (ANI): Police have seized over 200 million rupees unaccounted money in Andhra Pradesh in a drive against splurge of black money and free liquor by politicians and their cohorts in the run up to general polls.

"Similarly, more than 20 crores of rupees are under verification which have been seized during the course of checking. The assistance of the income tax department is also being taken on verification of the tax," said A.K Mohanty, Director General of Police, Andhra Pradesh.

He said that over 11,000 cases have been registered and about 9,000 suspects detained. Most of the cases include circulation of liquor in unauthorised manner.

The police have set up check posts to check illegal transfer of money, liquor, weapons and explosives.

"Drive against anti-social elements are being continued on a very consistent manner through check posts, surprise checks, checking and frisking, " saidohanty. (ANI)