New Delhi: Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Sunday detected an unattended bag containing fake Indian currency with a face value of Rs.4,64,000 at Kashmere Gate Metro Station.
According to CISF on October 19 at about 5.30 pm, during routine sweeping at Kashmere Gate metro station, sub-inspector Birender Kumar, noticed an unattended bag lying near gate number-8. He immediately informed the matter to Station Shift In-charge of CISF and CISF Control Room.
According to CISF subsequently, the area was cordoned-off and BDS and Dog Squad teams of CISF were diverted to that location. Both the teams reached the spot and checked the bag from security points of view. After ascertaining that there no dangerous, hazardous items inside the bag, it was opened in the presence of the station controller. On opening and manual checking of the bag, an amount of RS 4,64,000 (fake currency in the denomination of 500 rupee note) was found inside the bag.
"Senior officers of CISF and DMRP was informed about the matter. Later, on arrival of DMRP Kashmere Gate at the Metro Station, the bag along-with fake currency was handed over to them for further necessary action in the matter," said CISF official.