<h1>Police deploy 43 round-the-clock border checkpoints across 10 districts to stop illegal cash, liquor and contraband before elections</h1> A state police force has made 43 border checkpoints operational, including nine newly established, across 10 districts adjoining a neighbouring state to prevent illegal movement of cash, liquor, narcotics and other contraband ahead of that state's assembly elections. Checkpoints operate 24/7 and are jointly manned by security personnel, magistrates and videography teams. Authorities report seizures including a large liquor consignment and cash of Rs 16.5 lakh; persons intercepted were detained and significant unexplained cash cases are to be referred to the Income Tax Department. Coordination with adjacent districts aims to ensure election security through the second polling phase.