A fake currency racket has been busted by the police in Assam’s capital city Guwahati on Thursday.

A woman has also been arrested by the Guwahati Police in connection with the case.

Counterfeit Indian currency worth Rs 1 lakh has been seized during the raid.

Apart from the fake currency, fake identity cards and items used in printing currency notes were also seized by the police.

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Meanwhile, the Guwahati police has launched a man-hunt to nab more accused in the case, who are now on the run.

“Fake Currency printing and circulation racket busted! A woman has been arrested & fake currency notes amounting to ? 1 lakh, fake IDs & items used in printing of currency notes seized. Hunt is on for more absconding accused persons. Further investigation is going on…” Guwahati Police tweeted.