Nagpur: Police in Chhattisgarh have reportedly seized ₹4 crore in cash from a pickup vehicle travelling from Raipur towards Nagpur. The currency was allegedly concealed in a specially constructed compartment inside the vehicle. Two occupants have been detained for questioning.
According to the information available, the action was carried out in the Dabr Para area under the Khursipar police station limits after police received a tip-off about a white Bolero Maxx pickup allegedly transporting a large amount of cash towards Nagpur.
Cash Discovered in Secret Compartment
Acting on the information, police intercepted the vehicle at around 11 pm on Monday and began inspecting it.
During the search, officers reportedly became suspicious and conducted a more detailed examination of the vehicle. They subsequently discovered a concealed compartment in its rear section.
Upon opening the compartment, police recovered Indian currency allegedly hidden inside. The cash was counted and found to total ₹4 crore, according to the reported details.
Two Detained for Questioning
Police detained the two people travelling in the vehicle and seized the pickup as part of the investigation.
Investigators are questioning the occupants to establish the source of the money, its intended destination and the circumstances under which such a large amount of cash was being transported in a concealed compartment.
Income Tax Department May Be Informed
Authorities are reportedly proceeding with legal formalities and initiating an examination of the financial source of the seized amount. Information is also being forwarded to the Income Tax Department for further scrutiny, according to the details provided.
The investigation is expected to establish the ownership of the cash and whether the transportation violated any applicable laws.
The case has drawn attention because the vehicle was reportedly carrying ₹4 crore in cash concealed in a secret compartment while travelling towards Nagpur. Further details are awaited from the investigating authorities.
