Youths caught with copy of Rs2,000 note in Telangana - Hindustan Times
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Youths caught with copy of Rs2,000 note in Telangana

ByIANS, Hyderabad
Nov 14, 2016 03:55 PM IST

Two youth were arrested in Telangana for allegedly trying to circulate a colour copy of a new Rs 2,000 note.

Two youth were arrested on Monday in Telangana for allegedly trying to circulate a colour copy of a new Rs 2,000 note, police said.

A boy shows a new 2000 Indian rupee note which he got in exchange. People have complained of being duped by colour copies of the new Rs 2000 currency.(HT File Photo)
A boy shows a new 2000 Indian rupee note which he got in exchange. People have complained of being duped by colour copies of the new Rs 2000 currency.(HT File Photo)

The incident occurred in Kuravi mandal in Mahabubabad district.

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One youth, identified as Pradeep, filled petrol worth Rs 200 and gave the fake Rs 2,000 note.

Petrol pump staff, however, grew suspicious on seeing the new note.

They handed over the youth along with the note to police.

Mahabubabad rural police questioned the youth and also took his friend Anil into custody.

Police were conducting searches at their houses to find out if they were involved in making more copies of the new currency note.

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