Delhi Police seizes Rs 23 lakh in cash from car in Shahdara

New Delhi, Jan 23 (PTI) The Delhi Police has recovered cash worth Rs 23 lakh during a vehicle check near Chacha Nehru Hospital in Geeta Colony in Shahdara area, an official said on Thursday.

Police said that on Wednesday night, they were conducting enhanced surveillance for the upcoming Assembly polls.

A car was stopped and teams recovered Rs 23 lakh cash from driver Krishanpal Jain (69), a resident of Chhatarpur. The vehicle is registered in the name of Jain's son, said the police officer.

"As the recovered amount exceeded Rs 10 lakh, the matter was referred to the Income Tax Department for further investigation and possible seizure under election-related financial regulations," he added. PTI BM HIG

Source: PTI