In a rapid response to the circulation of counterfeit currency, Kalmeshwar police in Nagpur have apprehended three individuals. Authorities seized 50 counterfeit notes, each with a denomination of 500 rupees, during the operation. This action highlights ongoing efforts to combat the distribution of fake currency in the region.
Responding promptly, police reached the spot, arrested both the accused and recovered seven fake 500 notes from their possession. Forty-three additional fake 500 notes were recovered from him, taking the total seizure to 50 notes. TNN You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Nagpur | Silver Rate in Nagpur | Bank Holidays in Nagpur | Public Holidays in Nagpur | Petrol Price in Nagpur | Diesel Price in Nagpur | CNG Price in Nagpur | LPG Price in Nagpur Stay updated with the latest Nagpur news.
The moment Walde received the note, he noticed it felt different and alerted Kalmeshwar police. Police took Malvi into custody. Download the TOI App.
The case came to light on Aug 23 when two labourers, Dilip Yadav (39), resident of district Mandla, Madhya Pradesh, and Sunil Yadav (32), resident of Seoni, Madhya Pradesh, visited a wine shop at Bazar Chowk in Kalmeshwar. The two attempted to buy country liquor by tendering a 500 note to shop manager, Narendra Walde (49), resident of Kalmeshwar. The accused disclosed the notes had been supplied by their contractor, Paramlal Malvi (25), resident of Varoda, Kalmeshwar.
On basis of Walde’s complaint, a case was registered. The operation was carried out under guidance of senior SP Nagpur Rural, Harssh A Poddar and additional SP Anil Mhaske.