Vellore, March 15 -- Following the announcement of the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has come into force across the state, with election officials seizing Rs 2 lakh in unaccounted cash in Madurai during vehicle inspection.

In Madurai's 189 - East Assembly Constituency, a vehicle inspection was carried out on March 15 at around 7:00 PM in the Rajakkur division, which falls under the East Circle, by the Static Surveillance Team (SST) 3rd Team (B Team) led by Sivagami Sundari.

According to the District PRO, during the inspection, Naresh Kumar was found carrying Rs.2 lakh in cash without valid documents.

The officials seized the cash, and the amount was subsequently deposited in the Government Treasury...