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Crime
Auto driver in Madhya Pradesh found with Rs 3 crore cash at home
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 03:37 PM
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Police uncovered Rs 3 crore in cash at the residence of an auto‑rickshaw driver in Madhya Pradesh, triggering a criminal probe.
Police in Madhya Pradesh reported that a routine check at the house of an auto‑rickshaw driver led to the discovery of approximately Rs 3 crore in cash, neatly packed in bundles. The seizure was made without any prior warning and the driver was taken into custody for questioning. Investigators said the large sum of unaccounted money raises suspicions of involvement in illegal financial activities, though no specific charges have been filed yet. The case is being handled by the district crime branch, which has launched a detailed inquiry to trace the source of the funds and determine any links to criminal networks. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.