Crime
Ballia GRP Recovers Unaccounted Money During Train Inspection
During a routine inspection aboard the Chhapra Express in Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia district, Government Railway Police recovered ₹36.25 lakh in cash from a jewellery trader travelling in a sleeper coach. The passenger allegedly failed to provide satisfactory documents explaining the source of the money, prompting further investigation.
The Government Railway Police (GRP) recovered ₹36.25 lakh in unaccounted cash from a jewellery trader during a checking operation aboard the Chhapra Express in Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia district, officials said on Friday.
According to GRP Circle Officer Saviratna Gautam, a team from the Ballia GRP was conducting routine inspections on Thursday on the train travelling from Gomti Nagar in Lucknow to Chhapra in Bihar. During the operation, officers noticed a passenger carrying a red bag in the sleeper coach and became suspicious.
Upon questioning and examination of the bag, the police recovered ₹36.25 lakh in cash. The passenger was identified as Sanchit Agrawal, a resident of the Nawab Sahab Ka Phatak area.
Officials said that Agrawal was unable to immediately furnish adequate documentation or a satisfactory explanation regarding the source and purpose of the large amount of cash being transported. Consequently, the money was seized in accordance with established procedures.
The GRP subsequently informed the relevant authorities, including the Income Tax Department, for further verification and investigation into whether the cash was linked to any financial irregularities or violations of tax regulations.
Authorities are now examining the trader’s statements and financial records to determine the legitimacy of the funds. Further action will depend on the findings of the ongoing inquiry.
The seizure highlights the intensified vigilance by railway security agencies to curb the illegal movement of unaccounted cash and ensure compliance with financial and legal norms during rail travel.
