Synopsis
In a significant operation, police in Rajasthan arrested Sachin Yadav for allegedly printing and distributing counterfeit Indian currencies. The police seized fake banknotes valued at Rs 1.05 lakh, along with printing equipment. The authorities urge public cooperation to combat this illegal activity threatening the Indian economy.Key Takeaways
- Police arrested Sachin Yadav for counterfeit currency.
- Fake currency worth Rs 1.05 lakh was seized.
- Operation conducted on Radavas Road near Dhanota village.
- Additional printing equipment found at Yadav's residence.
- Public urged to report counterfeit currency sightings.
Jaipur, March 14 (NationPress) In a significant operation, police in Rajasthan apprehended a suspect named Sachin Yadav (21) for allegedly printing and distributing forged Indian currency, according to an official report released on Friday. The police also confiscated a number of counterfeit banknotes and other related items.
The police action unfolded on Radavas Road near Dhanota village, where counterfeit currency valued at Rs 1.05 lakh was seized along with a printer, six cans of ink, printing paper, scissors, a paper-cutting knife, and a metal scale.
In response to directives from the Police Headquarters, law enforcement was instructed to intensify efforts against individuals and organized groups engaged in illegal activities. Following these orders, a police team led by Additional Superintendent of Police Rajneesh Poonia gathered intelligence regarding counterfeit currency operations, as stated by a senior police officer.
After receiving information about the circulation of fake currency in the Amarsar police station jurisdiction, a collaborative team of Amarsar police and the District Special Team was organized to take action.
A blockade was established on Radavas Road, about 200-300 meters ahead of Dhanota village, where they intercepted a motorcycle.
The rider, Sachin Yadav, was stopped and found to be carrying 390 counterfeit notes of Rs 100 (totaling Rs 39,000) and 330 counterfeit notes of Rs 200 (totaling Rs 66,000), amounting to Rs 1.05 lakh in counterfeit currency.
Both the fake notes and the motorcycle used for distribution were confiscated.
Further interrogation led to a search of Sachin Yadav’s home, where additional tools for printing counterfeit currency were discovered.
A case has been filed, and investigations are ongoing to assess the scale of the operation, including identifying additional members of the counterfeiting ring.
The investigation has been assigned to SHO Shahpura Hemraj for further action.
Involved in the operation were SHO Arun Singh, Constables Ramavatar, Virendra, Omprakash, Mohanlal, Mamaraj, and Manjeet from Amarsar police station, alongside Head Constable Ramniwas, Satendra, and several other personnel.
The police have called on the public to report any sightings of counterfeit currency to the nearest police station, highlighting that fake currency is a significant threat to the Indian economy and urging citizens to assist in combating this illicit activity.
