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By Neeraj Kumar
Patna: Police achieved a major breakthrough during an intensive vehicle-checking drive in the Bihar capital, recovering ₹18.05 lakh in cash from a suspicious car on JP Setu.
Acting on the directions of the Senior Superintendent of Police, special checking operations are being conducted regularly to apprehend absconding and wanted accused. As part of this drive, police personnel deployed on JP Setu intercepted vehicles during the intervening night of February 19 and 20.
According to police sources, a car bearing a Jharkhand registration number was signalled to stop during routine checks. On spotting the police, the driver attempted to flee, raising suspicion. The police team promptly gave chase, intercepted the vehicle and carried out a lawful search.
During the search, cash amounting to ₹18.05 lakh—mostly in ₹500 and ₹100 denomination notes—was recovered from the car. Two occupants were found inside the vehicle and identified as Mohammad Saddam, the driver, and Pankaj Kumar, both residents of Sitamarhi district in Bihar.
During questioning, the occupants failed to provide any satisfactory explanation regarding the source of the cash. In the absence of credible information, the police seized the entire amount in accordance with the law and informed the Income Tax Department for further investigation.
Confirming the action, SDPO (Law and Order-2) Divyanjali Jaiswal said the vehicle was stopped based on suspicious activity, and after the driver attempted to flee, the police took control of the car. “A substantial amount of cash was recovered during the search. All aspects of the case are being thoroughly investigated and necessary legal action is underway,” she said.
Police officials stated that surveillance across the capital has been intensified in view of student union elections and other sensitive activities. Special night-time checking drives are being carried out at vulnerable locations. The police administration reiterated that strict action against illegal activities will continue. The seized cash has been kept in safe custody, and further action will be taken based on the Income Tax Department’s findings.
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