Archive · 18 Nov 2025
West Bengal Police Seize ₹5 Crore Cash, Arrest Two; Investigation Ongoing
The police found a car with a lot of money inside, about 5 crore rupees.
They stopped the car in a place called New Town and arrested the two people who were in it, one of whom owned the car.
The police got a secret tip that led them to find the money.
Now, they are trying to figure out who the money belongs to, where it was coming from, and where it was going.
This is a big deal because there are elections happening soon in the state, and people are worried this money might be used for bad things.
The police are also checking if a group is involved in illegal activities.
West Bengal Police's Special Task Force (STF) seized ₹5 crore cash from a car in New Town.
Two individuals, including the car's owner, were arrested during the operation.
The seizure occurred near Akanksha Crossing following a tip from a confidential source.
An investigation is underway to determine the origin, destination, and purpose of the seized funds.
The recovery has raised concerns given the upcoming state Assembly polls and electoral roll revision.
- Who
- Special Task Force (STF) of West Bengal Police
- What
- Seized ₹5 crore cash from a car and arrested two people, including the owner.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Near Akanksha Crossing in New Town, Kolkata
- Why
- Following a tip-off from a confidential source, as part of an investigation into the money's source and destination.
Government Investigation
Public Concerns
Money Seizure Ahead of Polls
Government Investigation
The STF is conducting a thorough investigation to determine the source, destination, and purpose of the seized cash.
Public Concerns
The large cash seizure, especially before the state Assembly polls and electoral roll revision, raises concerns about potential illegal activities and corruption.
Potential Syndicate Activity
Government Investigation
Investigators are examining the possibility of an organized syndicate or corruption network being active in the region.
Public Concerns
The public is concerned that such large cash seizures might indicate deeper systemic corruption or illegal operations.
- Amount seized
- ₹5 crore
- Number of people arrested
- Two
- Location of seizure
- Near Akanksha Crossing, New Town, Kolkata
- Time of seizure
- Monday
- Investigating agency
- Special Task Force (STF) of West Bengal Police
- Investigation status
- Ongoing