DRI to prevent illicit revenue activities during polls
REGIONAL: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), under the Ministry of Finance, has issued a public notice regarding the upcoming by-election for the 56–Dharmanagar Assembly Constituency in Tripura. The DRI serves as the nodal agency of the CBIC for the elections and is tasked with ensuring that the electoral process remains free and fair.
This involves actively preventing illicit activities such as the smuggling of contraband, which could potentially disrupt elections.
Citizens of Tripura are urged to stay alert and report any suspicious activities related to the smuggling of goods, including narcotics, gold, foreign currency, wildlife items or other contraband. Reports can be submitted to the DRI through a dedicated helpline to facilitate prompt action. Those providing actionable information that leads to successful detection or seizure are eligible for rewards, and the confidentiality of informants will be strictly maintained.
The contact details for reporting include a helpline number (9433086716/7662875083), email addresses (dri.agartala[at]gov[dot]in and asm-drighy[at]nic[dot]in) and the WhatsApp number (9433086716/7662875083). The notice emphasizes the importance of public awareness and citizen participation in combating malpractices that could undermine electoral integrity, thereby soliciting cooperation from the public to safeguard the electoral process in Tripura.