Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Police launched an investigation after eight counterfeit Rs 500 currency notes were detected in a cash deposit made at a private bank branch in Kannur.
Kannur (Keralam) [India], June 13 (ANI): The Kerala Police in Kannur launched an investigation after eight counterfeit Rs 500 currency notes were detected in a cash deposit made at a private bank branch. The incident came to light on May 29. The counterfeit notes were allegedly detected in a bundle of cash deposited by a woman from the Echur area into her savings account. Also Read | SpaceX IPO Makes Elon Musk World’s First Trillionaire. According to the police, the woman had brought Rs 4.26 lakh for deposit when bank officials identified eight counterfeit Rs 500 notes during cash verification. The notes were subsequently handed over to the police. According to Jishnu B, Sub Inspector, Kannur Town police, "Based on a complaint lodged by the bank manager, the Kannur Town police registered a case and launched an investigation." Also Read | Chennai Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Saturday, 13 June 2026: Overcast Skies with Light Drizzle Expected, High of 35?C. The police said there is no evidence at present to suggest that the depositor was directly involved in any criminal activity. Investigators are examining whether the counterfeit notes had unknowingly come into her possession through a third party and were later deposited at the bank. Earlier, on May 30, in coordinated anti-narcotics operations carried out by the Cochin Unit of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), substantial quantities of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, including methaqualone, methamphetamine and hashish oil, intended for illicit distribution and trafficking were seized at Kochi, Malappuram and Thiruvananthapuram under Operation Chakravyuh. The release stated that a total of over 24 kg of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances had been seized in these operations. Five individuals, including key operatives involved in the trafficking networks, have been apprehended under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The contraband was detected in different modes of smuggling, including passenger baggage at the airport, concealment in courier consignments and outbound export cargo. These seizures highlight DRI's continued vigilance and its focused efforts to dismantle organised drug trafficking networks operating through international and domestic channels. During the last financial year, DRI's Cochin Zonal Unit seized narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances valued at approximately Rs. 70.76 crore in Keralam and arrested 21 persons in connection with various NDPS cases. (ANI) (The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY) After Pranit More’s ‘INR 370 Biryani’ Row, Madhur Virli’s Viral ‘Rape Joke’ Sparks Outrage; Uorfi Javed Reacts (See Posts) Mumbai Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Sunday, 14 June 2026: Expect High Humidity with a Chance of Light Drizzle Delhi Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Sunday, 14 June 2026: Clear Skies with a High of 36°C and High Humidity Bengaluru Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Sunday, 14 June 2026: Overcast Skies with a High of 30°C and Moderate Rain Chances Chennai Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Sunday, 14 June 2026: Overcast Skies with Afternoon Rain Showers Expected, High of 37°C Kolkata Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Sunday, 14 June 2026: Thunderstorms Likely with Temperatures Around 27°C 8th Pay Commission News: Railway Unions Demand INR 52,600 As Minimum Basic Pay and 3.80 Fitment Factor Who Was Niño Guerrero? Donald Trump Says US Assassinated Venezuela-Based Tren De Aragua Leader; All About Him Bank Holiday Today, June 13, 2026? Check If Banks Are Open or Closed This Saturday SpaceX IPO: Elon Musk’s Company Surges 19% on Nasdaq Debut, Market Valuation Crosses USD 2 Trillion Milestone
