North Lakhimpur: The streak of fake notes and counterfeit currencies returned to Lakhimpur’s Bangalmora in Assam after a lull of several years with the recovery of almost Rs 10 lakh of 500 denomination by police today.
Police from Laluk Police Station in Assam, after a tip-off, intercepted a car near Laluk on Friday afternoon, which in turn tried to evade.
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After a long chase, police were able to stop the car, a Wagon R with registration number AS 12 X 7900 in Tini Thengia area under Bangalmora Police Outpost.
Police recovered a counterfeit amount of Rs 7.70 lakhs, consisting of 500 denomination from the possession of the person inside the car.
The person has been identified as Sahidul Islam of No. 1 Ahmedpur village of Bangalmora. Two mobile phones were also recovered from the accused.
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It may be mentioned that the entire Bangalmora area under Laluk and Bihpuria Police Station has earned the dubious distinction of being the epicentre of fake gold and counterfeit currencies over a long period of time.
However, sustained media campaigns and police operations have checked its proliferation considerably in recent times. Today’s recovery once again indicates its resurgence in the area.