Cash seizure at Biju Patnaik International Airport: Rs 75 lakh confiscated from two passengers

Bhubaneswar, (Reporterspen), April 30: In a significant development, authorities at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, seized a total of Rs 75 lakh in cash from two passengers within a single day.

According to sources, the cash was discovered concealed within the trolley bags of the passengers, one of whom arrived from Delhi and the other from Chennai.

The detection occurred during routine luggage screening at the airport, prompting swift action from airport authorities who confiscated the money and launched a probe into the matter. Preliminary reports suggest that the cash may belong to a reputed businessman, though further details are awaited.

Amidst the backdrop of general elections, stringent security measures are being implemented across the state. Earlier, during routine blocking and checking operations in preparation for the elections in Bhubaneswar, authorities seized 59 vehicles along with Rs 3,60,000 in cash.

One individual, identified as Amallan Jyoti Prakash Singh from Chandaka, was found in possession of Rs 3,60,000 during a line check near Omfed Chhaka in the State Capital city. Singh’s inability to provide satisfactory explanations regarding the money led to his detention for further interrogation by the authorities.