Two Arrested with Fake Currency Notes Worth Rs8.65 Crore in Nagpur The Nagpur Rural police’s Local Crime Branch (LCB) arrested two individuals for attempting to circulate counterfeit currency notes printed in the name of a fictitious “Children’s Bank of India.” The total face value of the fake currency bundles seized from the suspects amounts to Rs8.65 crore. The operation, which unfolded on Thursday, was initiated following a tip-off and culminated in a high-speed chase along the Nagpur-Wardha highway between Asola and Sawangi areas. The suspects, identified as Afroz Khan Jamirullah Khan, a resident of Yavatmal, and Irshad Jumman Sheikh, from Wardha, were traveling in a white car when police signaled them to stop. The driver allegedly attempted to flee but was intercepted after a chase. A thorough search of the vehicle revealed 2,300 bundles of counterfeit notes, including 1,500 bundles of Rs500 notes, 350 bundles of Rs200 notes, and 450 bundles of Rs100 notes. The fake currency was concealed within the bundles, which were partially covered with genuine Indian currency notes to mimic authenticity. In addition to the counterfeit notes, police seized Rs5,600 in cash, a car valued at approximately Rs2.50 lakh, and four mobile phones worth Rs24,000. The total value of the confiscated items is estimated at around Rs3.48 lakh. Police Inspector Ankush Mane oversaw the operation, which is currently under investigation by senior superintendent of police Harssh A Poddar and additional superintendent of police Anil Mhaske. The preliminary investigation suggests the accused planned to distribute the fake currency to unsuspecting individuals, exploiting the resemblance of the counterfeit notes to genuine ones.#nagpur_rural_police #local_crime_branch #afroz_khan_jamirullah_khan #irshad_jumman_sheikh #nagpur_wardha_highway
GPRS data mining helps cops trace phone thieves Nagpur: Police in rural areas and the city have successfully arrested two accused individuals involved in a series of mobile shop break-ins, aided by advanced GPRS data mining techniques. The operation, conducted by the Local Crime Branch team of Nagpur Rural Police in collaboration with the Cyber Cell, led to the recovery of a significant amount of stolen property and the apprehension of suspects with prior criminal records. The arrested individuals, Nilesh Kadwe, 28, and Pramod Samudre, 31, residents of Samata Nagar, were linked to multiple theft cases across several police stations, including Aroli, Umred, Katol, Kalmeshwar, Saoner, and Hudkeshwar. During the investigation, police scanned approximately 7,000 devices using GPRS data surveillance to track the suspects’ movements and connect them to crime hotspots in rural Nagpur and the city. This technology enabled authorities to monitor online activity and movements of the accused, ultimately leading to their arrest. The operation resulted in the seizure of 21 smartphones, one tablet, 57 keypad mobiles, three defunct mobile phones, cash totaling 8,000 rupees, two mopeds worth 1 lakh rupees, tools for breaking shutters worth 5,450 rupees, three fake bill books valued at 1,200 rupees, and two fake Aadhar cards. The total value of the recovered items amounted to 6 lakh rupees. The accused were handed over to Aroli police station along with the seized materials for further legal proceedings. According to police, the duo operated by breaking into shop shutters to steal mobile phones and receipt books. They used an app to create fake Aadhar cards, which were combined with the stolen receipt books to resell the stolen devices without raising suspicion.#cyber_cell #nagpur_rural_police #local_crime_branch #nilesh_kadwe #pramod_samudre
Major Crackdown on Sand Smugglers in Amravati, 10 Arrested Amravati rural police conducted a significant operation to dismantle illegal sand smuggling activities, resulting in the seizure of vehicles, sand, and substantial illicit earnings. The crackdown, which targeted sand being smuggled into Maharashtra from Madhya Pradesh, led to the arrest of 10 individuals and the confiscation of three trucks, one tractor, and materials valued at Rs 84 lakh. Cases were registered at Tiwasa and Shendurjana Ghat police stations, marking a decisive step against illegal mining and transportation in the region. The operation was initiated following special instructions issued by Amravati rural SP Niketan Kadam, who had directed efforts to curb illegal businesses in the district. Two teams from the Local Crime Branch (LCB) were deployed to set up traps in Tiwasa and Shendurjana Ghat areas on Tuesday night. In Tiwasa, a Tata truck carrying five brass of sand was intercepted, leading to the arrest of Fulchand Harsule (35, Achalpur) and Nilesh Gudhe (Amravati). A tractor with one brass of sand was also seized in the same area, resulting in the detention of Abhishek Musale (22, Ashti) and Ajay Lokhande (56, Ashti). In Shendurjana Ghat, a tipper transporting six brass of sand was intercepted, and Arvind Ambadkar (47, Benoda), Krush Badode (21, Warud), and Kishor Belsare (Warud) were taken into custody. A fourth action in the same area uncovered another tipper carrying seven brass of sand along with two mobile phones, leading to the arrest of Sheikh Jamir Sheikh Isa (45, Shendurjana Ghat), Altaf Sheikh Bashir (21, Pusla), and Sayyad Asrar alias Bablu (Warud).#local_crime_branch #niketan_kadam #amravati_rural_sp #tiwasa #shendurjana_ghat
Rural Cops Arrest Two Men With Country-Made Pistol Nagpur: Police in the rural district of Nagpur have arrested two individuals for allegedly possessing a homemade firearm. The operation was initiated after intelligence indicated that Sujit Thakur, a 23-year-old resident, was planning a serious crime using a weapon. Acting on this information, the Local Crime Branch (LCB) team of the Nagpur Rural police laid a trap near a bus stop on Friday. During the operation, Thakur reportedly confessed to handing over the firearm to his friend Ankit Walke, a 30-year-old from Sonar Mohalla in Parseoni. Following the confession, authorities conducted a search at Walke’s residence and recovered a country-made Mauser pistol. The weapon, valued at 40,000 rupees, was seized along with two mobile phones worth 70,000 rupees, totaling 1.10 lakh rupees in confiscated assets. The police have since filed a case under the relevant provisions of the law, and the matter is currently under investigation by the Parseoni police station. The arrest highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat illegal gun possession in rural areas. Officials emphasized that the operation was a result of proactive intelligence gathering and collaboration between the LCB team and local authorities. The recovered firearm is being examined to determine its exact specifications and potential links to other criminal activities. This incident underscores the persistent challenges of gun-related crimes in the region, where homemade weapons are often used in targeted attacks. Authorities have reiterated their commitment to cracking down on such activities, urging the public to report any suspicious behavior or unregistered firearms. The case is expected to be reviewed in the coming weeks, with further legal proceedings likely to follow.#nagpur #parseoni #sujit_thakur #ankit_walke #local_crime_branch
