Bengal: Man detained, cash seized during vehicle checking drive ahead of polls

KOLKATA: (Mar 19) Police on Wednesday detained a man and seized over Rs 1 lakh in cash from his possession during a checking drive of vehicles in South 24 Parganas district ahead of the assembly elections, an officer said.

The incident took place in Jayatala area under Baruipur police station limits.

“During naka checking, one bike rider appeared suspicious and was stopped for verification. The police conducted a search of the motorcycle and recovered a bag containing the cash. The source of the money is being verified. The person has been detained for interrogation,” he said.