₹1.35 Crore Seized in Nagpur: Police Investigate Political and Hawala Links
Nagpur, India: During election patrolling, Tehsil police seized ₹1.35 crore in cash, but no one has claimed it yet. A property dealer named Binny is reportedly connected to the case.
The property agent has gone into hiding, and authorities believe his arrest is crucial to uncovering the truth behind the large cash seizure. Meanwhile, the Tehsil police have handed over the ₹1.35 crore to the Income Tax Department for further investigation.
The cash was discovered on the night of November 13 near Tehsil police station when officers stopped Sabir Khan, a Yashodhara resident and driver, riding an Activa scooter. Khan allegedly received the money from property dealer Binny.
Sabir stated that Binny had instructed him to transport the money from Raj Nagar to Wardhaman Nagar, where Binny was supposed to provide the recipient’s details. However, unaware of the intended recipient, Sabir attempted the delivery but was intercepted by the police en route.
After Sabir’s statement, police attempted to contact the property dealer, but he was untraceable. Searches were conducted at his offices and residence in Chhaoni and Raj Nagar, but he remained elusive.
Sources revealed that Binny, who initially ran a battery business, later transitioned to property dealing, amassing significant wealth through real estate. His ties to influential political figures have sparked suspicions that the seized cash might have been intended for a political associate or supporter. There are also suggestions that Binny may be involved in laundering black money for high-ranking officials.
Despite his prominence, Binny has so far evaded scrutiny by the Income Tax Department. The seized cash was reportedly meant for an associate linked to a political leader in Wardhaman Nagar, an area known for hawala operations and large cash transactions.
Tehsil police are investigating potential hawala and political connections in the case. According to reports, an Income Tax team arrived at Tehsil police station early Thursday morning to collect the seized cash and initiate a formal probe into its source.
