During a search at the residence of Ettarai panchayat president A. Divya, district election officials discovered ₹1 crore, prompting them to inform the Income Tax Department. The seizure followed a tip received at the district control room. As the cash exceeded ₹10 lakh, protocol required notifying the tax authorities. District Collector M. Pradeep Kumar stated that they await a detailed report from the Income Tax Department to determine further action. Meanwhile, Musiri police filed a case against Ms. Divya’s husband and two others for obstructing and threatening police during a vehicle search near Musiri Periyar bridge.