Jharkhand: Rs 71,500 seized from pickup van at Kesharpur Check Post

Mail News Service

Ghatshila, April 7: As part of the ongoing joint checking campaign conducted by the police and SST in light of the Lok Sabha elections, a significant discovery was made at the Kesharpur check post around 9 pm on Saturday night. Cash totaling Rs 71,500 was recovered from a pickup van belonging to Bablu Soren, a resident of West Bengal.

Upon thorough inspection, the driver, Bablu Soren, failed to provide any information or documents regarding the cash. Consequently, the police have seized the money in accordance with the established rules and are proceeding with further action.

Kumar Indresh, the in-charge of the local police station, emphasized the intensified checking measures being implemented at entry routes due to the electoral context. Vehicles are being subjected to meticulous searches before being permitted to cross the border.

When questioned about the cash, Bablu Soren claimed that he had earned the amount from selling paddy in the Galudih market and was on his way back to West Bengal. However, investigations into the matter are ongoing to ascertain the legitimacy of the funds.