Jammu, Feb. 25 -- Police have arrested a man and recovered over Rs.35 lakh in cash from his car in Bhagthali area of Kathua district late on Sunday, said officials

The car was intercepted at a check post on Jammu-Punjab border.

"During searches the police recovered a bag containing Rs.35,08,830 in the denominations of Rs.500, Rs.200, Rs.100 and Rs.20," said police sources.

"Out of two persons sitting in the car, one managed to escape taking advantage of darkness and other namely Sajad, son of Koiga of Bathra Sua No. 1 Jammu was arrested by the police," police added.

Income Tax department has been informed accordingly and further investigation is in progress, the police official added.

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