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Crime
3.45 Lakh Fake Notes Seized in Jaipur Ahead of Diwali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 03:39 PM
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Authorities in Jaipur have apprehended a man attempting to circulate counterfeit currency ahead of Diwali. 3.45 lakh rupees worth of fake notes were seized, and the suspect is in custody.
In a pre-Diwali crackdown on counterfeit currency, Jaipur police have apprehended a man identified as Shahbaz Khan. He was caught in the Bhatta Basti area with 3.45 lakh rupees worth of fake notes. The seized currency is believed to have been intended for circulation during the festive season. Police are currently investigating Khan's network and potential accomplices.