Assam STF Raid Nets Counterfeit Currency, Suspect Apprehended
Guwahati, May 17, 2024: The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam executed a raid on May 16, 2024, at Puberun Path, falling under the Hatigaon Police Station jurisdiction. The operation led to the arrest of Md. Shazarul Islam, a 30-year-old resident of Daulatpur village in Lakhimpur.
During the raid, STF officials seized a significant quantity of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) totaling Rs. 1,85,500, which comprised 371 counterfeit notes in Rs. 500 denominations. In addition to the counterfeit currency, the authorities confiscated two mobile phones, Rs. 65 in cash, and two ATM cards from the premises.
Md. Shazarul Islam is suspected to be involved in the circulation of counterfeit currency within the region. He is currently in police custody as further investigations into the matter are underway.
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