According to the DGP, the operation was carried out by Counter Intelligence Patiala’s Malerkotla unit, which recovered fake Indian currency notes worth ₹5.50 lakh in the denomination of ₹500 from the accused.
According to the police, the racket, operating between Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, was exposed after extensive intelligence gathering and coordinated field operations, leading to the arrest of three key members.
With their arrest, the police recovered Rs 2.9 lakh worth of counterfeit currency notes, all in 500-rupee denominations. Besides, five mobile phones used in their alleged illicit activities were also seized.
