Bhopal Police have arrested a delivery boy for printing counterfeit currency at home and circulating it in the market. The case came to light during a routine vehicle check when police intercepted a suspicious scooter rider.

On the evening of May 2, police set up a vehicle check post at Housing Board Square. During the operation, a scooter with an unclear number plate raised suspicion. When police attempted to stop the rider, he tried to flee but was caught.

During preliminary questioning, the man gave evasive answers. However, a search of the scooter’s storage compartment revealed several Rs 100 notes that appeared fake. A further search of the man led to the discovery of more Rs 100 notes in his trouser pocket, all counterfeit. The serial numbers on the notes were found to be identical.

Upon questioning, the suspect identified himself as Zakir Khan, 42, a resident of Indravihar Colony in Bhopal.

PRINTER, FAKE NOTE PAPER SEIZED FROM HOME

Police later searched Khan’s residence, where they found an HP printer allegedly used to print fake currency, along with a bundle of 55 counterfeit Rs 100 notes—all bearing the same serial number. They also recovered 50 sheets of plain paper, each printed with two Rs 100 and two Rs 50 notes on both sides, all with identical serial numbers.

Other materials used in printing counterfeit notes were also seized. A case has been registered against the accused under Sections 179, 180, and 181 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023.