Massive Counterfeit Currency Racket Uncovered in Udham Singh Nagar; ₹4.54 Crore Fake Notes Seized, Two Arrested
मुख्य बातें
- •Uttarakhand’s Udham Singh Nagar police recovered ₹4.54 crore in fake currency during ‘Operation Prahar’.
- •The counterfeit notes were stored in 17 boxes at the police station, each containing roughly ₹26.7 lakh.
- •Two individuals have been arrested, and their interrogation is in progress.
- •Authorities have appealed to the public to stay alert and report suspicious transactions.
The Udham Singh Nagar police in Uttarakhand have busted a major counterfeit currency racket. Under ‘Operation Prahar’, they recovered fake notes worth ₹4.54 crore. This operation is being termed as one of the largest seizures of counterfeit currency in the state since Independence. Police said the fake notes were stored in the police station, packed in 17 boxes. Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the case.
According to local police officials, the racket had been operating for quite some time. The accused had produced a large quantity of fake currency and were planning to circulate it in the market. Police sources revealed that the quality of the counterfeit notes was so high that it was difficult for common people to distinguish them from genuine currency. The racket was exposed after sustained efforts by the police and credible intelligence inputs.
