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Fake notes recovered by the police. (Photo: News18)
The startling find was made during a joint search operation by Sukma Police, District Reserve Guard and the CRPF in the forests of Korajguda on Saturday.
In a first, an anti-Naxal operation has directed Chhattisgarh Police towards a racket printing counterfeit notes that are being used to destabilise the local economy in Sukma district.
Extensive security operations in the region has revealed the Maoists’ cash flow linked to use and circulation of fake currency in local markets. Police have found currency printers, ink and notes of several denominations.
The startling find was made during a joint search operation by Sukma Police, District Reserve Guard and the CRPF in the forests of Korajguda on Saturday.
Sukma District police chief Kiran said, “During a raid at a Maoist camp launched in the area, printers, ink, fake notes were seized.
“While the rebels managed to flee the scene, the forces found currency printing machines, ink, templates and fake notes of several denominations of Rs 50, Rs 100, Rs 200 and Rs 500 at their hideout,” he said.
“Additionally, they seized several other items, including a gun, a wireless set, and a large quantity of explosives,” he said.
