Assam police-BSF nab smuggler with fake currency worth Rs 95,000 in Dhubri
Assam Police and BSF arrest a smuggler with Rs 95,000 in fake currency on the Indo-Bangladesh border. Authorities suspect links to cross-border networks.
- Apr 14, 2025,
- Updated Apr 14, 2025, 12:59 PM IST
The Assam Police and Border Security Force (BSF) together achieved a breakthrough against trans-border crime, after an Indian smuggler was apprehended in a joint operation along the Indo-Bangladesh border.
Authorities recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) amounting to Rs 95,000 from the accused.
The operation, led by sub-inspector Rimpi Das Assam Police and her team along with 66 Battalion of the BSF, resulted in the arrest of Masiyar Rahman, a resident of Ghewmari village in Dhubri district, Assam.
Officials stated that the arrest took place in a border area notorious for smuggling activities, and preliminary investigation suggests the currency may have been intended for circulation within India. The seized notes were in high-quality denominations, raising concerns about possible links to cross-border counterfeit networks.
"The BSF remains committed to safeguarding the nation's borders and preventing any attempts to destabilize the economy through counterfeit currency," said a senior BSF official.
Assam police are now investigating further leads to determine the extent of the smuggling network and any international connections.