Two Arrested in Siraha with Counterfeit Nepali Currency
Police in Siraha have arrested two men after recovering counterfeit Nepali banknotes with a combined face value of Rs 25,500 during a security check.
SIRAHA, Police have arrested two men in Siraha Municipality after allegedly recovering counterfeit Nepali currency worth Rs 25,500 from their possession.
The arrests took place during a police operation on the Hulaki Highway section between Mahabir Chowk and Shiva Chowk on Wednesday night.
According to the District Police Office, Siraha, officers stopped and checked the two individuals after receiving specific information about their activities.
Police spokesperson Deputy Superintendent of Police Ramesh Bahadur Pal said officers recovered 27 suspected counterfeit banknotes.
The seized notes included three Rs 500 notes and 24 Rs 1,000 notes, bringing their total face value to Rs 25,500.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Mohammad Mustufa Husen, 35, and Samir Miya, 32, both residents of Kalyanpur Municipality-8.
Police have taken both men into custody and started further investigation into the case.
The incident highlights the importance of checking suspicious currency transactions and reporting suspected counterfeit notes to the authorities.