Silchar, March 26 -- In a blow to counterfeiters, Assam Rifles apprehended an individual and seized fake Indian currency worth over Rs 37 lakh in Assam's Silchar district on March 25.

The operation, initially launched based on intelligence about drug smuggling, led to the discovery of counterfeit currency in the possession of an individual.

According to an official release, "In a significant blow to counterfeiters, Assam Rifles seized fake Indian currency notes worth Rs 37,28,500 in Rongpur, Silchar, Assam, on 25 March."

"The operation was launched based on intelligence on the smuggling of drugs. However, upon searching, the individual was found to be in possession of counterfeit currency. The seizure by Assam Rifles is a testament to ...