Punjab Police bust fake currency module and recover counterfeit notes worth lakhs in Malerkotla
MALERKOTLA, May 18, 2026In a major breakthrough against Fake Indian Currency Notes, the Counter Intelligence Patiala unit in Malerkotla busted a fake currency module, leading to the apprehension of four accused individuals.
During the operation, the police recovered counterfeit currency notes worth 5.50 lakh rupees, all in 500-rupee denominations.Preliminary investigation reveals that one of the arrested accused has prior involvement in a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
A First Information Report has been registered at the Himmatana Police Station in Malerkotla under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and a further investigation is currently underway to establish both the forward and backward linkages of this criminal network.
The Punjab Police remains committed to dismantling organized criminal syndicates and safeguarding the economic security of the nation.