Guwahati: The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police has busted a Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) racket, arresting two individuals and seizing a massive amount of Rs 6.87 lakhs in fake currency in Guwahati.
A police source informed that the STF team received input regarding the dealing of FICN in Khanapara.
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As the STF reached the scene, the suspects fled in a car, which was later chased and detained at Kainadhara-APSC road under Dispur Police Station jurisdiction.
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The apprehended individuals have been identified as Md Sahil Ali (21) from Kamrup, Assam, and Harsh Wahlang (20) from Ribhoi, Meghalaya.
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A thorough search of Md Sahil Ali’s rented house in Baridua, Khanapara, led to the recovery of additional FICN, a printing machine, and other materials.
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The police source further informed that fake currency amounting to Rs 6,87,500 was seized from the duo.
One FICN printing machine, one mobile phone, three bundles of printing papers and a car was also seized from the suspects.
The STF has handed over the accused to the Dispur Police Station for further investigation.