Bengaluru crime news: Duo nabbed for circulating fake currency notes

Cops in Bengaluru have nabbed as many as four in separate cases of circulating counterfeit currency notes, house break-ins, burglary, chain snatching and bike theft.

Published on: Sep 7, 2022, 15:13:53 IST

By Yamini C S

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Police in Karnataka capital Bengaluru have arrested two separate duos in cases relating to bike theft and printing of fake currency notes, among others.

A duo were arrested in Bengaluru for using fake currency notes and other crimes. ( P Krishnakant IPS/Twitter)

Counterfeit notes circulated in Bengaluru, September 5

A duo called Unni and Sanal were arrested by J P Nagar police for circulating fake currency notes, house break-ins, burglary and theft (HBT), with over 20 cases registered against them. Some were also relating to chain snatching.

IPS officer P Krishnakant, the DCP of Bengaluru south division, shared details of the case on social media. Police have seized more than ₹3 lakhs worth of notes from the suspects, along with 46 grams of gold. The cases were detected under C K Acchukattu police station limits, the IPS officer said.

“Arrested-Pradeep @ Unni & Sanal @jpnagaraps busted an interstate currency counterfeiting team. They also are involved in HBT and chain-snatching. Accused have more than 20 cases. Recovered ₹3.19 lakh of counterfeit notes and 46grm of gold Solved Chain snatching @ckachukattups,” he tweeted.

Bike theft in Bengaluru, September 3

Another duo, Afroz Pasha and Asfaq Hussain, were arrested for stealing bikes and two-wheelers under Jayanagar police station limits. Police have confiscated 20 two-wheelers, worth ₹20 lakhs in total, IPS officer Krishnakant said in a separate tweet.

“Arrested - Afroz Pasha & Asfaq Hussian. The most wanted two-wheeler offenders have been arrested by @jayanagarps. They have a mechanic shop and also they steal two-wheelers and sell spare parts in Shivajinagar. The police recovered 20 two-wheelers worth ₹20 lakhs,” he wrote.

(This report will be updated with more crime stories throughout the day)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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