Pune: In a major operation by Pune Police, ₹22 lakh in cash was discovered in a four-wheeler during a routine vehicle check near Hadapsar Road on Monday afternoon. This seizure comes as part of the intensified police surveillance due to the ongoing enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. (Pune News)

The police had set up a checkpoint to monitor suspicious activities when they intercepted the vehicle. Upon inspection, they found the large sum of money, which was claimed by the occupant to be related to a wholesale grocery business transaction. However, authorities are conducting further investigations to verify this claim. The Hadapsar Police are now scrutinizing the origins of the cash and ensuring that no violation of electoral laws has occurred.

This is not the first such discovery in the area recently. Just a day earlier, ₹5 crore was recovered during a police operation at the Khed Shivapur toll plaza. The recent cash seizures have sparked concerns and raised questions about potential misuse of funds as the election season heats up in Maharashtra. (Pune News Today)

With elections around the corner, Pune Police have intensified their efforts to curb illegal cash flows and maintain the integrity of the electoral process. The discovery of such a significant amount just before the elections has caused quite a stir, and police investigations are continuing to ensure compliance with all legal protocols