Chhattisgarh Police Seize ₹4 Crore in Cash and Target Smuggling Operations

Raipur, October 26 (Daily Kiran) : In a significant operation, Chhattisgarh police have made two major seizures in the state, uncovering ₹4 crore in cash and ₹95 lakh worth of illegal wood. The actions took place in Durgapur and Mahasamund, respectively.

Authorities in Durgapur intercepted a pickup truck during a routine vehicle check near the Dubrapara area on Sunday night around 11:00 PM. Upon inspection, officers discovered that the rear of the vehicle had been modified and sealed. Two individuals, identified as Bhaveshbhai Jinabhai Dabi and Vishnudev Dubey, were found inside.

A hidden compartment was revealed after officers examined the modified section of the truck. Inside, they uncovered the concealed cash amounting to ₹4 crore. Police are currently interrogating the suspects regarding the source and ownership of the money, as well as its intended use.

Meanwhile, in Mahasamund, police have cracked down on a gang involved in the illegal trafficking of Khair wood. They seized ₹95 lakh and arrested the main suspect, Sanjay Chaparia, who was wanted in connection with a violent incident related to the illegal wood trade. Chaparia was apprehended in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.

Following his arrest, police recovered ₹45 lakh from Chaparia’s residence in Bargarh, Odisha, and an additional ₹15 lakh from a tax consultant’s home. A further ₹35 lakh was seized from another location in Himachal Pradesh, where accomplices were allegedly aiding in the illegal trade.

To date, Mahasamund police have confiscated a total of ₹3,61,52,880 from various locations linked to the suspects, including Manish Agarwal and Sanjay Chaparia, as part of their ongoing investigation into the Khair wood smuggling racket.