Assam police seize massive counterfeit currency cache, label it bigger threat than drugs

On July 9, Assam police in Guwahati seized a large cache of counterfeit Indian rupee notes, describing the operation as a major threat to the economy and public safety.

AIUDF leader Badruddin Ajmal said counterfeit currency is an even bigger problem than drugs, calling the seizure a “100 per cent failure of the government” and demanding the strictest action against those involved. Assam Minister Biswajit Daimary noted the issue is not limited to Assam and urged public cooperation. BJP MLA Manab Deka claimed the notes are printed with sophisticated machines at Bongalmora in his constituency; police have arrested nine suspects. Authorities are probing the source of the fake notes and possible interstate or cross‑border links.