In a significant development ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Income Tax officials have seized ₹50 lakh in unaccounted cash from the residence of a relative of a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate in the Lalgudi Assembly constituency, as reported in OneIndia Tamil.
The seizure was made from the house of Neelamegam, the brother-in-law of TVK candidate K P Krishnan, who is contesting from Lalgudi in Tiruchirappalli district. The operation was carried out following specific inputs received by the Election Flying Squad and local revenue authorities.
According to officials, the Tahsildar and Election Officer Tamilselvan received credible information regarding the storage of large amounts of cash at the residence of Neelamegam in Mazhavanur village. Acting on the tip-off, a joint inspection was conducted at the premises of Neelamegam and his son Aravind.
During the search, authorities discovered bundles of cash amounting to ₹50 lakh. As the occupants failed to produce valid documents to account for the source of the money, the cash was seized by the Income Tax Department for further investigation.
Officials stated that the responses provided by the family regarding the source of the funds were inconsistent, which further raised suspicion and led to the seizure.
The development has triggered a probe into whether the money was intended for distribution to voters in connection with the ongoing election campaign. Authorities are examining possible violations of election norms, particularly in relation to inducement of voters through cash distribution.
The Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are scheduled to be held on 23 April 2026, with counting set for 4 May 2026. The Lalgudi constituency is witnessing a multi-cornered contest, with candidates from the DMK, AIADMK, TVK, and Naam Tamilar Katchi in the fray.
Election authorities have intensified surveillance across the state to curb the distribution of cash and gifts to voters. Flying squads and enforcement teams have been conducting regular checks, seizing unaccounted money, gold, and other materials suspected to be linked to electoral malpractice.
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— News Tamil 24×7 (@NewsTamilTV24x7) April 3, 2026
It is noteworthy that items such as steel plates, boost bottles, other stainless steel items were already seized by flying squads from TVK side.
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