Secret Chamber, High-Speed Chase: Rs 4 Crore Hawala Cash Seized Near Bhilai
Durg police arrested two men after a high-speed chase, discovering Rs 4 crore hidden in a secret chamber of a pickup truck.
In a dramatic midnight operation, the Durg Crime Branch intercepted a pickup truck and recovered hawala cash seizure Bhilai amounting to Rs 4 crore. The operation, which unfolded on the night of October 25, 2026, involved a high-stakes pursuit that ended with the discovery of a sophisticated hidden compartment used to smuggle the unaccounted wealth.
The Intelligence and the Ambush
The operation was executed under the strategic direction of Durg SSP Vijay Agarwal. Acting on a precise intelligence tip-off, police learned that a massive sum of cash had been loaded into a vehicle in Abhanpur, Raipur. The destination of the shipment was reportedly Uttar Pradesh.
To thwart the transport, police teams established a tight surveillance net at the Kumhari Toll Plaza, waiting for the target vehicle to enter their perimeter.
A High-Speed Pursuit
The tension escalated when the pickup truck reached the checkpoint. Instead of complying with police signals, the driver attempted to evade capture, refusing to stop and accelerating away from the officers.
This triggered a high-speed chase through the night. The pursuit finally concluded at approximately 11:00 PM at Dabrapara, located within the Khursipar police station area, where officers successfully cornered and intercepted the vehicle.
The Secret Chamber Discovery
Upon stopping the vehicle, the police conducted a thorough search. While the truck appeared ordinary at first glance, officers discovered a specially constructed secret chamber built into the rear of the vehicle. Hidden within this concealed space was the staggering sum of Rs 4 crore in cash.
Arrests and Legal Action
Two individuals were apprehended on the spot during the raid:
- Bhaveshbhai Jinabhai Dabhi (The driver)
- Vishnudev Dubey (An associate)
Handover to Income Tax Department
Following the seizure, the Durg police formally handed over the arrested suspects and the recovered currency to the Income Tax Department. The department has now taken over the case to conduct a comprehensive financial investigation.
Officials are currently working to trace the origin of the funds and identify the ultimate owners of the money. Further legal proceedings and charges will be determined based on the findings of this detailed inquiry.