Maharashtra Flying Squad Seizes Washing Machines Ahead of Pimpri-Chinchwad Civic Polls

A flying squad in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra, seized 19 washing machines on January 12, suspecting they were being distributed to influence voters ahead of the municipal corporation elections. The seizure occurred in Rahatni following a tip-off, and a complaint was filed with the police. Election authorities are enforcing the Model Code of Conduct strictly to ensure fair polls, with polling scheduled for January 15.