Tiruchirappalli, April 5 -- Nearly Rs 11 lakh in cash was seized from the residence of a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) functionary in Tiruchirappalli, following information that the money was allegedly meant for distribution to voters in the Srirangam Assembly Constituency ahead of the upcoming elections.

Tamil Nadu is set to hold assembly elections in a single phase on April 23, with counting of votes scheduled for May 4.

Acting on a tip-off, authorities conducted a raid at the house of Gandhi, also known as Azhagappan, a DMK member and former Panchayat President of Ammappettai in Srirangam.

The operation was conducted by Income Tax officials led by Additional District Officer Kathiravan, along with the election flying squad headed ...