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Police uncover Rs 4 crore hidden in secret chamber of Chhattisgarh vehicle
Chhattisgarh police discovered approximately Rs 4 crore in cash concealed within a hidden compartment of a Bolero MaxX van during a routine vehicle check. The discovery was made when authorities detected structural modifications to the commercial vehicle.
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Law enforcement officials in Durg, Chhattisgarh, recovered around Rs 4 crore in currency notes from a concealed chamber built into a Bolero MaxX commercial van on Thursday. The vehicle was en route from Bhanpuri in Raipur to Nagpur when police initiated the inspection.
During the routine vehicle check at Dabarapara crossing, officers noticed unusual structural alterations to the rear section of the van. Upon closer examination and opening the hidden compartment, authorities discovered the substantial cash cache, stunning even experienced law enforcement personnel involved in the operation.
The nature of the funds and the circumstances surrounding their transportation remain under investigation. Police have registered the case and initiated proceedings to determine the source of the currency and the intended destination of the shipment. Further details regarding the vehicle's occupants and the purpose of the cash movement are being ascertained.