State Bureau, Kolkata: Police arrested Minar Mondal, manager for stone trader Tulu Mndal, on Thursday in connection with the seizure of Rs 28.50 crore in cash and 15 kg of gold in Birbhum's Mohammadbazar. Following an overnight operation, authorities packed the recovered cash and gold into trunks, transported them to the treasury and sealed the accused's house. Mandal was subsequently produced before the Siuri court.
Police Raid Yields Rs 28.5 Crore Cash And 15 kg Gold In Birbhum
According to police, Minar Mandal's house was raided late Wednesday night based on the information from seven accused arrested in a robbery case on Tuesday. The search yielded Rs 28.50 crore in cash and 15 kg of gold hidden in six trunks and two cupboards.
Superintendent of Police Vidit Raj Bundesh stated that during interrogation, Minar linked the seized cash and gold to a criminal syndicate run by Tulu Mondal.
From A Bus Driver To Tulu Mondal's Manager
Local residents told Jagran.com that Minar previously worked as a bus driver for the North Bengal State Transport Corporation before taking voluntary retirement about four years ago. He then joined Tullu Mondal's business, managing the duplicate challan receipt (DCR) gate in Raipur, where locals knew him as a modest employee with a clean image.
Meanwhile, Tullu remains at large, and police are actively searching for him.
What Minar's Family Says?
Minar Mandal's son claimed that the seized cash and gold do not belong to his family, asserting that Tulu Mondal had kept the assets at their residence. He further stated that the family was completely unaware of the large amount of money and gold stored in their home.
CM Adhikari Warns Of Strict Action
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said that the government's zero-tolerance policy against corruption will continue, warning that strict action will be taken against anyone looting public resources or building illegal property under political protection.
(With Inputs From Jagran.com)