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Rajasthan: Police Seize Van Alleged to Distribute Cash in Sweets Boxes During Panchayat Polls
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 03:36 PM
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A commotion erupted in Thawla village, Kedari, after allegations surfaced of cash being distributed in sweets boxes during voting. Police seized a van linked to Ankit Soni, though no cash was found during the search.
Tensions flared in Thawla village in the Kedari tehsil of Rajasthan during the ongoing Panchayat elections. Local residents raised serious allegations that cash was being distributed inside boxes of sweets to influence voters, leading to a significant commotion in the area.
In response to the disturbance, local police authorities intervened and seized a van allegedly used for the distribution. The vehicle was identified as being associated with Ankit Soni, who was implicated in the allegations of electoral malpractice.
Upon conducting a thorough search of the seized van, officers found boxes of sweets but did not recover any cash or other prohibited items. The incident has drawn attention to the strict monitoring required to ensure free and fair elections in the region.
Police are now investigating the matter further to determine the extent of the alleged violation. The seizure of the vehicle marks a key step in maintaining law and order during the critical voting period in Kedari.
In response to the disturbance, local police authorities intervened and seized a van allegedly used for the distribution. The vehicle was identified as being associated with Ankit Soni, who was implicated in the allegations of electoral malpractice.
Upon conducting a thorough search of the seized van, officers found boxes of sweets but did not recover any cash or other prohibited items. The incident has drawn attention to the strict monitoring required to ensure free and fair elections in the region.
Police are now investigating the matter further to determine the extent of the alleged violation. The seizure of the vehicle marks a key step in maintaining law and order during the critical voting period in Kedari.