A staggering amount of 2 crore rupees was discovered being transported without proper documentation in a private bus with license plate KA 70 1459.
The bus was en route from Mumbai to Bangalore when it was stopped for inspection by a team of FST and police officers at 3:30 in the morning near the toll gate of Hirebagewadi.
The illegal money was promptly confiscated by the authorities.
DC Nitesh Patil confirmed that the case will be registered and reported to the officials of the Income Tax Department. Upon hearing the news, Patil personally visited the scene to review the case.
The Hirebagewadi police station has registered a case and an investigation is currently underway. One individual has been arrested in connection with the case.