Guwahati Under Watch: IT Dept Sets Up 24×7 Election Surveillance

As Guwahati prepares for the upcoming Assembly elections, authorities have intensified monitoring efforts to ensure a fair electoral process. The Income Tax Department has set up a 24×7 surveillance system in Guwahati to track the movement of unaccounted money and valuables.

The move comes ahead of polling scheduled for April 9, as part of coordinated efforts with the Election Commission of India (ECI).

The Income Tax Department has set up a 24×7 control room in Guwahati to monitor unaccounted cash and valuables during the election period, aiming to prevent misuse of money in the Assam Assembly elections

24×7 Control Room in Guwahati

A round-the-clock control room has been established at Aayakar Bhawan, which will remain operational throughout the election period.

The facility will:

• Monitor suspicious movement of cash and valuables
• Receive public complaints and information
• Coordinate with enforcement agencies

What Authorities Are Monitoring

The Directorate of Income Tax (Investigation), North Eastern Region, Guwahati, will keep a close watch on:

• Unaccounted cash
• Bullion and precious metals
• High-value items potentially used to influence voters

The aim is to prevent the use of black money in election activities.

Public Can Report Suspicious Activity

Authorities have opened multiple channels for citizens in Guwahati to report suspicious activities:

• Mobile and WhatsApp numbers
• Landline support
• Email communication

Officials said:

• Informants do not need to reveal their identity
• All information will be kept strictly confidential
• Reports should be credible and actionable

Why This Matters for Guwahati

As Assam’s largest city and political hub, Guwahati often sees:

• High campaign activity
• Movement of funds and logistics
• Increased scrutiny during elections

Such surveillance measures are aimed at ensuring:

• Fair and transparent elections
• Reduced the influence of illegal money
• Greater public participation in monitoring

What Happens Next

The control room will remain active until the completion of the election process.

Authorities have urged residents of Guwahati to:

• Stay alert
• Report suspicious activities
• Cooperate with enforcement agencies

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