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West Bengal Police Seize ₹28.5 Crore Cash, Gold
The West Bengal police raided a house in Birbhum district and found a huge amount of money and gold.
They counted the cash for many hours and used special machines.
The owner, Minar Mondal, used to drive a bus and later worked for a stone trader.
Police think the money was part of a crime ring that sells sand and stone.
The chief minister said the state will not tolerate corruption.
Police seized more than ₹28.5 crore in cash and 15 kg of gold from Minar Mondal’s house.
The raid lasted 19–48 hours and used counting machines, trunks and hidden cupboards.
Minar Mondal, a relative of stone trader Tulu Mondal, was arrested; his son says the wealth belonged to Tulu Mondal.
Investigators link the assets to an illegal organized syndicate involved in the sand‑quarrying mafia.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a zero‑tolerance stance on corruption and praised the crackdown.
- Who
- Minar Mondal, a former bus driver linked to Tulu Mondal and Anubrata Mondal
- What
- Seizure of over ₹28.5 crore in cash and 15 kg of gold
- Where
- Deucha, Mohammad Bazar, Birbhum district, West Bengal
- When
- Raid began 29 July and ended 30 July 2026
- Why
- Suspected involvement in an illegal organized syndicate tied to the sand‑quarrying mafia
Key facts
- Seized cash
- ₹28.5 crore
- Seized gold
- 15 kg
- Location
- Deucha, Mohammad Bazar, Birbhum district
- Arrested
- Minar Mondal
- Police force
- West Bengal Police
Quotes
Chief Minister Suvedu Adhikari
West Bengal Chief Minister
“"Minar Mondal has been arrested after the raid. It was his property where this cash and gold was found. A case has been registered and investigation is ongoing."”
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“I have no idea how this money got into my house. It was my uncle Tulu who stored it here.”
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Police officer
Birbhum Police officer involved in the raid
“We suspect that more assets may be hidden elsewhere, and investigations are ongoing.”
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Sources
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Birbhum Police Recover ₹28.5 Crore Cash, 15 Kg Gold From Former Bus Driver's House
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