NIA seizes Rs 36 crore in demonetised banknotes; 9 arrested

November 07, 2017 20:06

The National Investigation Agency seized over Rs 36 crore in demonetised currency notes, allegedly linked to financing of terrorist and separatist

activities in Jammu and Kashmir, and arrested nine people today.

Seven people were intercepted by an NIA team in Connaught Place area here yesterday when they were carrying 28 cartons filled with demonetised Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes in four vehicles -- BMW X3, Hyundai Creta SX, Ford EcoSport and BMW X1, an NIA spokesperson said.

They were brought to the NIA headquarters for questioning, he said, adding that Rs 36.34 crore in demonetised currency notes was seized from them.

Later in the evening, three other members of the gang were apprehended.

"After initial questioning, nine people were arrested today in the Jammu and Kashmir terror funding case and they will be produced in a special NIA court tomorrow," an official said.

-- PTI

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