Archive · 1 Feb 2026
SST Seizes Rs 20 Lakh, 2.5 Kg Silver
Police and Static Surveillance Teams (SST) in Warangal seized Rs 20 lakh in cash and 2.5 kg of silver at a check-post near Sircilla town.
The cash was found in a car driven by Ganachari Sambasiva Rao, who couldn't show where the money came from or why he had it.
The silver was found in another vehicle driven by Togiti Satyanarayana, who also didn't have the right papers.
The police set up check-posts to stop people from moving money and valuable items illegally to influence voters during the election.
They told everyone to carry the right documents when moving large amounts of money or valuable items to avoid trouble.
SST officials seized Rs 20 lakh in cash from a car driven by Ganachari Sambasiva Rao.
The occupant could not provide valid documents or a satisfactory explanation for the cash.
In a separate incident, 2.5 kg of silver was seized from a vehicle driven by Togiti Satyanarayana.
The silver was seized due to the lack of proof of purchase or transport permits.
Check-posts were set up to prevent illegal movement of cash, liquor, and precious metals during the election period.
- Who
- Static Surveillance Teams (SST) and police
- What
- Seizure of Rs 20 lakh and 2.5 kg of silver
- When
- Amid heightened vigilance following the enforcement of the municipal election code
- Where
- Ragudu check-post, Sircilla town, Warangal
- Why
- To prevent illegal movement of cash, liquor, and precious metals intended to influence voters
- Amount Seized
- Rs 20 lakh in cash and 2.5 kg of silver
- Location
- Ragudu check-post, Sircilla town
- Individuals Involved
- Ganachari Sambasiva Rao and Togiti Satyanarayana
- Reason for Seizure
- Lack of valid documents and transport permits
- Purpose of Vigilance
- Enforcement of municipal election code