A few hours before the Delhi election, two employees of CM’s office detained with cash of Rs 5 lakh – News18

Last update:05 February, 2025, 11:03 IST

Delhi Election 2025: Police arrested Gaurav, it is believed that Delhi CM Atisi’s PA, and another person Ajit after receiving a tip-off after taking cash a few hours before the election.

Delhi election 2025: After hours Voting Started in all 70 constituencies in the national capital, two employees of the Delhi Chief Minister’s officer were detained by the police on Tuesday, when a cash of Rs 5 lakh was recovered from his possession. One of them is rumored to be a personal assistant of CM Atisi.

Delhi Police officials told news agency ANI that they received a tip-off about the people carrying cash, and later, a flying squad team (FST) reached the spot and caught two persons, some The same time before, some time ago Delhi election began.

“We received a call about being caught by people with Rs 5 lakh. Our team reached the spot, and FST handed over to two people, ie Gaurav and Ajit. Both are connected to the Delhi CM’s office, according to preliminary information, “Ravi Kumar Singh, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) said.

The cash has been confiscated and the accused has been handed over to the police. The police is now investigating the source of money. The Delhi Congress brought the case under the Election Commission notice, alleging that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was trying to influence the Delhi Poll.

In particular, the Delhi Police on Tuesday filed an FIR against Atisi, in which the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) was allegedly violated and public servants were obstructed on duty. He accused the BJP of openly attachment to hooliganism and Delhi Police and accused the Election Commission of protecting them and taking action against those who are raising complaints.

“Atisi Marlena’s PA was caught with Rs 5 lakh. Marlena ji is openly distributing money, and invited people from other states to her assembly and yesterday she was making drama with her allegations that there were outsiders in the Kalka assembly … then who is this? ,

“The FST team received two persons, Mr. Gaurav and Mr. Ajit Singh. Found in a car with. 5 lakhs. Mr. Gaurav said that money was received for booth management in Mr. Pankaj, PA from Ms. Atisi, Giri Nagar, Kalkji (AC). The cash has been confiscated and the police is further investigating, ”said DEO/DM South-East Delhi.

Meanwhile, voting has started in all 70 constituencies of Delhi, in which AAP has seen with a third straight period amidst a difficult competition from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The Congress is also looking for a return to the national capital.

Voters worth 1.56 crore will decide the fate of 699 candidates contesting in 70 constituencies. Among the voters, there are 83.76 lakh males, 72.36 lakh females, and 1,267 are the third gender voters. The results of the high-stake assembly pole will be declared on 8 February.

More than 30,000 police personnel and 220 companies of paramilitary forces have been deployed in the national capital for peaceful elections. Around 3,000 polling booths have been identified as sensitive, and special security arrangements, with drone monitoring, quick response team, striking team and a company of Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) deployed to maintain law and order Has been done

AAP is demanding a third period of continuously, relying on its registration records and welfare schemes, while the BJP is a fixed push to recover the capital after more than 25 years to highlight the failed promises of AAP. Giving ‘Sheesh Mahal’ controversy and Yamuna River line.

(With input from agencies)