Unexpected Windfall: Honest Woman Returns Rs 17.5 Lakh Found on Street

A woman named Selvamani found a sack containing Rs 17.5 lakh on a street and promptly handed it over to the police. The money, initially discovered by her daughter on their way home, was taken to Vilakkuthoon Police Station. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident further.

In an act of remarkable honesty, a woman identified as Selvamani discovered a sack containing Rs 17.5 lakh on a street in the city and handed it over to authorities on Monday.

The unexpected find occurred when Selvamani and her daughter, a Class 12 student, were returning home from a hotel and noticed the sack in the middle of the road. A passing bike tore the sack, revealing the cash inside.

Selvamani, who works as a maidservant, immediately reported the discovery to patrolling police officers. The Vilakkuthoon Police Station has since registered a case and initiated an investigation into the matter.

(With inputs from agencies.)