The Delhi Police on the directions of election commission has seized a total sum of Rs 7,39,04,340 since the model code of conduct came into force in Delhi following the Assembly elections. Interestingly, this year, number of cash, liquor, drugs/narcotics, precious metal and freebies received has increased enormously as compared to the previous elections.

As per the official data, in 2015 Delhi Legislative Assembly Election, overall seizure was worth of Rs 2,42,79,766 was made which included Rs 42,38,500 cash.

In the present Assembly election 2020, under violation of MCC, FIR lodged under Defacement of Public Property is 382 and FIR lodged under private property is 4. Similarly, a total of 402 entries have been lodged (390 FIR's/12 DD entry), out of which, 21 AAP, 10 against Congress and 5 against BJP has been registered.

Besides, about 280 FIR's have been registered under Arms Act, in which 305 persons are arrested and 135.64297 kg. Narcotics and drugs seized worth Rs 4, 66, 53, 500. Further, 403 bottles, 408 Half, 68363 quarters of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and 1,207 bottles, 883 Half, 2,05,482 quarters of Country liquor and 1,821 bottles beer and FML 195.7 litres were seized on Sunday.

Around 16 cases are recorded against the violation in other cases (misuse of vehicles, violation of loudspeakers, illegal meetings and gratification of electors etc).

Moreover, a total number of 710 FIR's have been registered in Excise Act and 717 persons arrested under Excise Act. Action has been taken against 2,210 persons for putting up political advertisements on public transport vehicles.