Hidden Compartment, Huge Haul: Rs 4 Crore Seized in Durg
Chhattisgarh police intercepted a modified pickup truck in Durg, discovering a hidden compartment containing Rs 4 crore in cash.
In a dramatic operation that reads like a movie scene, the Chhattisgarh police have intercepted a white pickup truck and recovered a staggering cash seizure in Durg totaling Rs 4 crore. The money was cleverly hidden within a modified section of the vehicle to evade detection during transit.
A Routine Check Turns Into a Major Bust
The operation took place under the jurisdiction of the Khursipar Police Station. According to Additional Superintendent of Police Shobhraj Agrawal, the police had received a specific tip-off that a significant amount of money was being transported in a white pickup truck. Acting on this intelligence, the police set up a checkpoint to intercept the vehicle.
When the truck was stopped, officers found two individuals inside—the driver and one other passenger. However, the initial search did not immediately yield any results.
The Secret Chamber
The smugglers had gone to great lengths to hide the loot. During the preliminary questioning and a quick glance at the cargo area, the vehicle appeared to be empty. It was only after a meticulous and thorough search that the police discovered a specially constructed, modified compartment at the rear of the pickup.
Upon opening this hidden vault, officers were shocked to find Rs 4 crore in cash stashed away. The precision of the modification suggests a planned attempt to move a large sum of unaccounted money across the region without raising suspicion.
Investigation and Tax Authorities Involved
Following the recovery, the two individuals found in the vehicle were taken into custody. They are currently undergoing intense questioning to uncover the source of the funds and where the money was intended to be delivered.
"A total of Rs 4 crore was recovered from this compartment. Both individuals are currently being questioned regarding the source of the funds and their intended destination," stated ASP Shobhraj Agrawal.
Next Steps in the Probe
Given the scale of the seizure, the police have officially notified the Income Tax Department. The tax authorities will now step in to investigate the financial trail of the money. Police officials have clarified that the investigation is still in its preliminary stages, and further legal actions will be determined based on the facts that emerge from the interrogation and the Income Tax Department's findings.