Silver items worth ₹39 lakh belonging to Boney Kapoor seized in Karnataka: Report

ECI officials in Karnataka took hold of five boxes full of silverware worth ₹39 lakh, that allegedly belong to film producer Boney Kapoor.

Published on: Apr 8, 2023, 14:04:01 IST

By Yamini C S

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In an unexpected turn of events, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday seized ₹39 lakh worth of silverware from a car allegedly belonging to film producer Boney Kapoor in poll-bound Karnataka, India Today reported.

ECI seized silver items from a car that belonged to Bayview Projects Pvt Ltd, founded by Boney Kapoor. (HT Photo)

Officials reportedly recovered around 66 kilos of silverware, including bowls, spoons, plates and water mugs that were being transported without any documentation. The goods were being taken from Chennai to Mumbai in a BMW car, that was stopped at a check post near Davanagere at a toll in Hebbal in the early hours of Friday.

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Officials from the ECI found that the silver items were kept in five boxes, and that the car was the property of a company called Bayview Projects Pvt Ltd, founded by Boney Kapoor. It was being driven by a man identified as Sultan Khan, while another passenger was called Hari Singh.

Officials have lodged a case against Hari Singh at the rural police station in Davanagere and further interrogation is in progress. After questioning by the police, Hari Singh reportedly confessed that the silver goods belonged to the film producer's family. Hindustan Times, however, could not verify this claim immediately, and police is yet to confirm if this is true.

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This comes days after election duty officials seized 8.6 kilos of gold worth ₹1.47 crore and cash of ₹3.37 crore in Bengaluru. The Election Commissiion has also revealed that the enforcement agencies have made seizures totalling nearly ₹70 crore in poll-bound Karnataka since the model code of conduct (MCC) came into force on March 29.

Karnataka is set to hold assembly elections on May 10, for which counting will be held on the 13th.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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