Secret Compartment, Huge Cash: Rs 4 Crore Seized in Durg
Police in Durg intercepted a modified pickup truck and recovered Rs 4 crore hidden in a secret compartment. Two people have been detained.
In a dramatic late-night operation, the Chhattisgarh Police have uncovered a massive cache of illicit funds, seizing Rs 4 crore cash seizure from a modified pickup truck in the Durg district. The discovery came after a meticulously planned interception that revealed a sophisticated attempt to smuggle money across state lines.
The Midnight Interception
The operation unfolded on the night of Sunday, October 25, 2026, in the Dabr Para area. Acting on a precise tip-off regarding the transport of a significant amount of money, officers from the Khursipar Police Station set up a checkpoint to intercept a white Bolero Maxx pickup truck, registered as CG 04 QU 5996.
The vehicle was traveling from Raipur toward Nagpur when it was flagged down by the authorities. While the truck appeared ordinary at first glance, the police had reason to suspect it was being used for more than just routine transport.
A Clever Hiding Spot
The smugglers had gone to great lengths to hide the money. During the initial inspection, the rear of the pickup truck appeared to be empty, leading the occupants to believe they might slip through the net. However, a more thorough search revealed a specially constructed, modified secret compartment designed specifically to conceal contraband.
Additional Superintendent of Police Shobhraj Agrawal stated that the authorities acted on specific intelligence, while DIG Vijay Agrawal confirmed that the hidden compartment was the key to stashing the vast sum of currency.
Detentions and Destinations
Following the discovery of the cash, police detained two individuals found in the vehicle:
- Bhaveshbhai Jinabhai Dabhi (The driver)
- Vishnudev Dubey (A passenger)
Preliminary investigations have revealed a cross-country trail. According to the police, the money was loaded in Raipur and was destined for delivery in Uttar Pradesh. The use of a modified vehicle and the clandestine nature of the transport have led investigators to suspect a larger network.
Investigation into Hawala Links
The Chhattisgarh Police are now digging deeper to uncover the source and ultimate ownership of the funds. There are strong suspicions that the money is linked to hawala transactions—an illegal channel for transferring money that bypasses official banking systems.
Given the scale of the seizure, the Income Tax Department has been formally notified. The tax authorities will now lead the proceedings to determine the legality of the funds and identify the masterminds behind the operation.