Police intercept pickup truck with hidden chamber, seize ₹4 crore in illegal cash in Durg

Raipur – Police in Durg district have seized ₹4 crore in illegal cash from a modified pickup truck equipped with a secret chamber, acting on specific intelligence during a vehicle-checking drive.

The incident occurred near Dabrapara under the Khursipar police station limits. Acting on a tip-off that a white Bolero Max pickup truck (CG 04 QU 5996) was transporting a large amount of cash from Raipur toward Nagpur, police intercepted the vehicle at around 11 pm.

Two occupants were inside the vehicle at the time of the interception. During preliminary questioning, they identified themselves as driver Bhaveshbhai Jinabhai Dabhi and Vishnudev Dubey.

A thorough inspection of the vehicle revealed a specially constructed hidden chamber in the modified rear section. Officers opened the compartment and recovered a large cache of Indian currency worth ₹4 crore.

Authorities are questioning the two men regarding the source of the funds, ownership, and purpose of transporting the cash. Further legal action is underway in the case.

Police have also notified the Income Tax Department to conduct a detailed investigation into the financial sources and other related facts concerning the seized money.