Gujarat Police Seize Over ₹2.5 Crore in Unaccounted Cash from Vehicle
Gujarat Police seize unaccounted cash worth over Rs 2 crore from car in Dahod

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In Dahod district, Gujarat, police seized unaccounted cash exceeding ₹2.56 crore (approximately $310,000 USD) from a car during a routine inspection. The driver, Rajubhai Ninama, was unable to provide documentation for the cash, which was allegedly meant for delivery from an Angadia firm in Dahod to Vadodara.
- 01The cash amount totaled ₹2,56,80,500 (about $310,000 USD).
- 02The driver, Rajubhai Ninama, claimed he was delivering the money for Bharat Chopra from Dahod.
- 03The seizure was conducted under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) regulations.
- 04The police have informed the Income Tax Department about the incident.
- 05In a separate operation, Gujarat Police rescued 93 children employed illegally in saree packing units in Surat.
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On May 17, 2023, Gujarat police seized unaccounted cash amounting to ₹2,56,80,500 (approximately $310,000 USD) from a vehicle near Dhanpur Chowkdi in Limkheda, Dahod district. The cash was discovered during a routine vehicle inspection, where officers found three suspicious parcels containing the currency. The driver, Rajubhai Ninama, failed to provide any legal documentation regarding the money, which he claimed was entrusted to him by Bharat Chopra from Dahod for delivery to Vadodara. Following the seizure, the police acted under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and deposited the cash into the treasury while informing the Income Tax Department about the incident. In a related development, Gujarat Police, in collaboration with the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) from Rajasthan, rescued 93 children from illegal labor in saree packing units in Surat. The operation was initiated after alerts from AHTU regarding children being brought into the city for work. The police are currently working to reunite the rescued children with their families.
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The seizure of unaccounted cash may lead to further investigations into illegal financial activities in the region, impacting local businesses and financial practices.
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