Overview
- An NMMC Static Surveillance Team stopped a white Mercedes near the APMC/Arenja check post in Vashi around 12:30–12:35 pm on January 9.
- The driver failed to satisfactorily explain the cash, leading to seizure under Election Commission norms.
- Officials reported the case to election authorities and confirmed that legal procedures are in progress.
- Coordination with the Income Tax department has been indicated to trace the source and intended use of the funds.
- NMMC has deployed 27 surveillance teams across nine key locations operating round the clock as Navi Mumbai votes on January 15, with broader pre-poll checks also reported in nearby Thane and KDMC.