Hyderabad, Apr 1 (Reporter) Telangana Chief Secretary (CS) Santhi Kumari has instructed officials to rigorously enforce the model code of conduct (MCC) to ensure free, fair, and peaceful elections in the state. During a meeting with officials on Monday, the CS reviewed the implementation of the MCC, emphasizing the importance of maintaining law and order, setting up check posts, and providing daily seizure reports, as stated in a release. The Chief Secretary directed officials to enhance surveillance at Begumpet airport and Shamshabad. Additionally, she instructed them to observe dry days in border districts during elections in neighboring states, following Election Commission guidelines. She also urged forest department officials to identify clandestine routes used by smugglers in forests to increase surveillance and aid in seizures. DGP Ravi Gupta reported that interstate meetings with neighboring states have been conducted, with 85 border check posts established by the state. Integrated check posts, flying squads, and static surveillance teams have intensified vigilance, resulting in seizures of around 35 crores over the last fortnight since the MCC came into effect. Commissioner of Commercial Taxes T. K. Sridevi informed about increased vigilance by the Commercial Tax department through integrated border check posts, leading to seizures of Rs 5.19 crores since the MCC announcement. The department has also mapped commodities entering and leaving the state, assisting in the apprehension of habitual offenders. Surveillance has been heightened at manufacturing and trading godowns. The meeting was attended by Special Chief Secretary CT & Excise Sunil Sharma, Home Secretary Jitender, Senior Police officials Mahesh Bhagwat and Sanjay Jain, Principal Secretary TR&B Srinivas Raju, Commissioner Transport Buddha Prakash Jyothi, Commissioner Excise Sridhar, and other officials...////...