Billiground, March 19: In anticipation of the upcoming General Elections, and to ensure strict adherence to the Model Code of Conduct, the PS Billiground conducted an extensive operation to combat illicit trade within its jurisdiction. Acting on received intelligence, indicating that an individual namely Amal Dey was stockpiling a large quantity of illicit liquor behind the jungle near his rented hotel and engaging in the illegal sale of alcohol. On this Sh. Shiju Kumar, SHO PS Billiground along with his team initiated a covert investigation to verify the information. Following confirmation, a meticulously planned raid was executed by the team near Harinagar, opposite to PHC Billiground. Initially, the team recovered 8 bottles of 180 ml IMFL bottles hidden behind the hotel. Subsequently, a thorough search of the surrounding area, near the hotel, led to the discovery and seizure of a total 110 Nos. IMFL bottles.

Port Blair, March 19: The Election Commission of India has notified the General Election 2024 to the Parliamentary Constituency of A & N Islands, which shall be going to poll in the first phase on 19.04.2024. As per the schedule of Elections, the filing of nominations shall start from 20.3.2024 to 27.03.2024 in the Office of the Returning Officer, A & N Parliamentary Constituency (Dy. Commissioner Office South Andaman).

Port Blair, March 19: With the announcement of General Elections-2024 by the Election Commission of India on 16/03/2024, the Model Code of Conduct has come into force with immediate effect.

In this regard, the Election Commission of India has issued the following instructions to regulate road shows to avoid any inconvenience to the general public/commuters during road shows which is detailed as under :-

Port Blair, March 19: On 18.03.2024, on tip off poaching of wildlife protected species, a raiding team was swiftly constituted lead by SI G Mohan Rao, SHO PS Humfrygunj alongwith PCs M Sudarsana Rao, Raja and Eshan Mondal. The raiding team conducted raid at Fish landing center, Guptapara and apprehend one person namely Mohan Kumar S/o Ram Lakhan (30) yrs R/o Memyo, Wandoor and recovered 36 kgs Venison meat, 9.3 kgs Wild Boar meat and 8.7 kgs of turtle meat from a wooden engine dinghy plying by him and the recovered wild life species meat and dinghy were seized at the spot.

Port Blair, March 19: In view of the ensuing General Election 2024 Lok Sabha, the Model Code of Conduct has come into force. All applications relating to advertisements/banners/posters/election pamphlets and other publicity materials to be printed in print and electronic media may be sent to Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) for its approval. Concerned person/Political Parties may submit their application to the Member, MCMC, Shri K. Biju Nair, Media Cell, functioning in the Conference Hall on the 2nd Floor of the Directorate of IP&T, Port Blair, with immediate effect. For more information, contact- 9434261914/9434261478.