Jalukbari Police busted a fake Indian currency note (FICN) racket and seized counterfeit notes worth ₹3.86 lakh during a raid at a flat in Millennium Garden under Pragjyotish Nagar on Saturday, June 27.
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During the raid, police recovered FICN in ₹500 denomination along with equipment used for printing the notes. The seizure included three printers, one cutter, 41 ink containers, bundles of paper used for printing counterfeit currency, five mobile phones, one laptop, and four vehicles.
Three persons were arrested in connection with the case. They have been identified as Md Jiarul Hoque of Katabari, Md Amanas Ali of Hatkuchi, and Md Rahim Mia of Cooch Behar.
Legal proceedings have been initiated, and further investigation is underway.