Rs 17 lakh fake currency recovered, 15 arrested in 2015

JAMMU: As many as 15 persons were arrested while Rs 17 lakh fake Indian currency was seized so far this year in the State.

“Ten cases of fake currency have been registered in the State this year and 15 persons arrested, besides recovery of fake currency of more than 17 lakh was made,” Johny William, DIG Crime, who is also the Nodal Officer of the State Level Committee today said while briefing a meeting progress chaired by the Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police K Rajindera to discuss circulation of fake currency in the State.

The DIG however, also gave a detailed review of the achievements made in curbing the fake currency circulation in the State.

Meanwhile to discuss measures taken to check circulation of fake Indian currency notes in the State, Mr Rajindera chaired the meeting at Police Headquarters here wherein a detailed discussion was held on different channels and routes from where Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) are pumped into the State.

The meeting also discussed recent trends in detection of FICN. The DGP stressed for coordination among all stakeholders to plug the said routes and channels and curb the crime. (AGENCIES)

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