Horror struck Patna police when they pried open a Gujarat-registered scooter’s storage during a checkpoint inspection, unearthing ₹12 lakh in undeclared cash. The event unfolded in Digha thana limits, leaving officers stunned.
Thursday’s patrol on Jeep Setu bridge targeted routine vehicle verification. Spotting the out-of-state scooter with a young pair aboard, cops signaled a halt. The dickey search yielded a suitcase packed with ₹12,01,000, but the riders’ vague responses fueled doubts.
According to SDPO Law and Order-2 Divyanshi Jaiswal, the detention was instantaneous. Senior brass and tax authorities were looped in promptly, signaling the gravity of the haul.
Core questions dominate the inquiry: Source of funds? Destination? Motive? Police suspect everything from hawala operations to election funding. Interrogations continue, with the cash impounded securely.
This high-profile catch reinforces Patna’s zero-tolerance stance on financial irregularities. As probes unfold, it could expose larger networks operating across state lines. The city remains on high alert.