3 arrested by Sainik Colony Police on charges of printing fake currency

In a significant action against activities involving counterfeit currency, Police Post Sainik Colony, Police Station Channi Himmat, has arrested three persons in connection with the alleged printing/manufacturing of counterfeit currency notes at a rented premises in the Chowadhi area of Jammu.

The case came to light on the basis of reliable information regarding suspected counterfeit currency-related activity being carried out at the rented premises. Acting promptly on the information, a police team from Police Post Sainik Colony reached the spot and apprehended three persons identified as:

1. Vijay Sahani, S/o Nagina Sahani, R/o Siwan, Bihar, A/P Preet Nagar, Digana.

2. Indrajeet Kumar, S/o Abdesh Mandal, R/o Maharajpur, Sahib Ganj, Jharkhand, A/P Trikuta Nagar.

3. Rahul Ahirwar, S/o Bhagwan Das Ahirwar, R/o Khajraoo, Chattarpur, Madhya Pradesh, A/P Marble Market.

During the search of the premises, police recovered and seized suspected low quality counterfeit currency notes of ₹100 denomination amounting to ₹13,500, along with a printing machine, paper cutter, ink bottles of different colours, one toka and other documents/material suspected to be connected with the activity. The recoveries have been seized in accordance with the prescribed legal procedure, Police said.

In this connection, FIR No. 269/2026 under Sections 178/180/181/3(5) BNS and 4/25 Arms Act has been registered at Police Station Channi Himmat, and investigation has been taken up.

The investigation is focused on establishing the complete modus operandi, identifying the source and intended circulation of the suspected counterfeit currency, and ascertaining the involvement of any other persons in the activity.

Jammu Police reiterates its commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the currency system and taking strict legal action against persons involved in the manufacture, possession, circulation or other unlawful activities relating to counterfeit currency.