Counterfeit Currency Bust in Bareilly: Two Arrested, Prime Suspect Escapes

Two individuals were arrested in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, with counterfeit currency totaling Rs 51,400. The arrest was made following a tip-off from military intelligence. The accused were seized with 514 fake notes and other items. Investigations reveal the counterfeit supplier as 'Dumpi', while the prime suspect remains at large.

Authorities in Bareilly District of Uttar Pradesh have reported the arrest of two individuals linked to a counterfeit currency operation. The arrests were carried out after a tip-off from the military intelligence unit.

The suspects, Mohammad Yameen and Anmol Gupta, were apprehended during a raid on Agaras Tiraha, Sorha Road. A total of 514 counterfeit notes were confiscated from their possession, along with mobile phones and identification documents.

The investigation points to a supplier named 'Dumpi' as the source of the counterfeit currency, while the prime suspect, related to a former village head, remains at large. Legal proceedings are underway as the arrested individuals were presented in court.

(With inputs from agencies.)