Kolkata, March 18 Police on Wednesday apprehended a man and seized over Rs 1 lakh in cash from him during a vehicle checking drive in the South 24 Parganas district ahead of the assembly elections, an officer said.
The incident took place in the Jayatala area under the Baruipur police station limits.
"During the routine check, a motorcyclist appeared suspicious and was stopped for verification. The police searched the motorcycle and recovered a bag containing the cash. The source of the money is being verified. The person has been detained for questioning," he said.
The accused, a resident of the Tilpi area, was travelling to Kuralia, the officer added.
Elections to the 294-member West Bengal assembly will be held in two phases – on April 23 and April 29. Votes will be counted on May 4.