The Government Railway Police (GRP) discovered Rs 1.75 crore in cash, suspected to be illegally transported, during a routine check at Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh. This action is part of heightened security measures ahead of upcoming festivals. A joint team of GRP and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has been conducting thorough checks at railway stations and trains to curb unlawful activities.
Two individuals, identified as Ritesh and Prignesh from Lucknow, were apprehended during a late-night inspection on the Akal Takht Express (Train No. 12318) en route from Lucknow to Kolkata. The accused were found in coach A1, and upon searching their bags, the police recovered Rs 1.75 crore in Indian currency from berths 13 and 14.
Authorities stated that the suspects could not provide a satisfactory explanation regarding the origin or purpose of the cash during interrogation. Initial suspicions point towards potential links to jewelry-related hawala transactions, with further investigation required to confirm the nature of the case. The Income Tax Department has been notified about the seizure, and legal proceedings will follow.
This seizure is considered a significant breakthrough, and collaborative checks by GRP and RPF will persist, particularly due to the festive season rush. Officials emphasized that stringent measures will be taken against individuals involved in illegal cash transportation, hawala operations, and other illicit activities, in coordination with relevant agencies.
