JAMMU: Jammu Police have arrested three persons for allegedly printing and manufacturing counterfeit currency notes at a rented premises in the Chowadhi area of Jammu.
The action was taken by Police Post Sainik Colony, Police Station Channi Himmat, following information about suspected counterfeit currency-related activity at the premises. A police team conducted a search and apprehended three persons identified as Vijay Sahani, a native of Siwan in Bihar; Indrajeet Kumar of Sahib Ganj, Jharkhand; and Rahul Ahirwar of Chattarpur, Madhya Pradesh.
The Accused:
- Vijay Sahani (from Siwan, Bihar; living in Preet Nagar, Digana)
- Indrajeet Kumar (from Sahib Ganj, Jharkhand; living in Trikuta Nagar)
- Rahul Ahirwar (from Chattarpur, Madhya Pradesh; living near Marble Market.
Seized Items: Low-quality counterfeit ₹100 denomination notes with a total face value of ₹13,500, a printing machine, paper cutter, colored ink bottles, and a toka (sharp tool).
Police Action: Raided by a team from the Police Post Sainik Colony under the Police Station Channi Himmat (FIR No. 269/2026 under BNS and Arms Act).
Police said the search led to the recovery of suspected low-quality counterfeit ₹100 notes with a face value of ₹13,500. A printing machine, paper cutter, ink bottles of different colours, a toka and other documents and materials suspected to be linked to the activity were also seized.
On getting reliable information about suspected counterfeit currency-related activity from a rented premises at Chowadhi, a police team from Police Post Sainik Colony raided the premises and apprehended three persons, the spokesperson said.
He said besides the low-quality counterfeit currency notes and a printing machine, the search party also seized paper cutter, ink bottles of different colours, one ‘toka’ (sharp edged weapon) and other material suspected to be connected with the activity.
An FIR under relevant sections of BNS and Arms Act has been registered at Police Station Channi Himmat, and investigation has been taken up, the spokesperson said.
He said the investigation is focused on establishing the complete modus operandi, identifying the source and intended circulation of the suspected counterfeit currency, and ascertaining the involvement of any other persons in the activity.
The police reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the currency system and vowed to take strict legal action against those involved in the manufacture, possession, circulation or any other unlawful activity related to counterfeit currency.
