Law enforcement authorities in the East Champaran district of Bihar have launched a major crackdown against counterfeit currency operations. In a region closely linked to the Indo-Nepal border, police successfully intercepted a smuggler carrying a substantial cache of fake Indian currency notes. The total value of the seized counterfeit bills has been estimated at 4.95 lakh rupees. Authorities are currently working to trace other individuals connected to this illegal network to dismantle the wider syndicate.
Smuggler intercepted on Motihari National Highway
Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a rigorous vehicle checking operation was initiated near the Semra station along the Raxaul-Motihari National Highway under the leadership of Motihari SDPO 1 Dilip Kumar. During this routine screening, two suspicious individuals approached the checkpoint riding a motorcycle. When law enforcement officers signaled them to halt, one of the riders managed to flee the scene by taking advantage of the situation, while alert police personnel swiftly apprehended the second individual.
Ten bundles of fake currency recovered from suspect
Upon conducting a thorough search of the detained individual, officers discovered a significant stash of counterfeit Indian currency. The search yielded a total of 10 bundles of fake Indian banknotes, with the aggregate amount evaluated at 4,95,000 rupees. Police immediately confiscated the illicit cash and formally arrested the suspect. The arrested accused has been identified as Sheikh Ayyul, son of Sheikh Mazir, who is a resident of Janerwa village under the Banjaria police station jurisdiction in East Champaran district.
Ongoing manhunt for the fleeing accomplice
Sub-Divisional Police Officer Sadar 01 Dilip Kumar shared details regarding the operation, stating that sustained interrogation of the arrested counterfeit currency peddler is currently underway, which could potentially expose a larger trafficking network. Investigators have seized all the fake banknotes and related evidentiary materials from the scene. Meanwhile, police teams are conducting raids across the area to secure the apprehension of the second suspect who managed to escape during the initial interception.
