December 20, 2025 02:51 pm (IST)
BSF seizes FICN worth Rs. 9 lakhs
Kolkata, July 17 (IBNS): The Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday said that it has foiled a smuggling activity in West Bengal and recovered Rs. nine lakhs from the smugglers.
"Troops of BOP Sasani , Ex- 125 Bn BSF of Frontier Headquarter BSF South Bengal launched a SPL Operation in the area of responsibility in Malda and recovered worth Rs 09 Lakhs," the BSF said in a statement.
"The counterfeit notes were found in a plastic bag and likely thrown by BD smugglers into the Indian side over the border fence by taking advantage of darkness/ rain," the statement said.
The seized FICN are handed over to Kaliachak Police Station in Malda for further legal action .
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