Kashmir

Man arrested with Rs 57 lakh in Handwara: Police

SRINAGAR — Police on Wednesday said it have arrested a man along with cash of Rs 57 lakh in Handwara area of North Kashmir’s Kupwara district.

Police said that the man identified as Syed Irfan Abdullah, a resident of Laribal Handwara was arrested during a Naka checking in Braripora Handwara and recovered cash amounting Rs. 57.43 lacs concealed in a geyser from his possession.

They said a case has been registered and further investigation has been taken up in this regard.

“During Naka checking at Braripora Handwara, Police apprehended one Syed Irfan Abdullah resident of Laribal, Handwara & recovered cash amounting Rs. 57.43 lacs concealed in a geyser. The Magistrate was also present on the spot. Case registered & investigation started,” Kashmir Zone Police said in a tweet. — (KIMS)