Tiruchirappalli, April 21 -- The Tamil Nadu police carried out surprise inspections on Tuesday in lodges across Tiruchirappalli as part of intensified enforcement of election norms, ahead of the Assembly elections on April 23.

According to officials, the checks are being conducted to ensure compliance with the Model Code of Conduct, particularly after the campaign deadline at 6 pm.

Authorities verified lodge registers to identify whether any outstation political party workers involved in campaigning are staying beyond the permitted time.

Rooms are also being inspected to ensure no violations, as part of strict monitoring ahead of the upcoming elections in Tamil Nadu.

With polling scheduled to be held across Tamil Nadu in a single phas...