In a startling discovery that has raised serious questions, police in Assam's Dibrugarh district recovered a massive sum of Rs 14.5 lakh in cash from the residence of a daily-wage labourer on Tuesday night. The incident has triggered a major investigation, with authorities probing potential links to terror funding, illegal extortion, or large-scale financial fraud.
Operation Based on Intelligence Inputs
The recovery was made during a special search operation conducted by a police team in the Gogul Pathar, Khagarijan area under the Moran Police Station limits. The operation was launched based on specific intelligence inputs received by the department.
The team was led by Tingkhong co-district Superintendent of Police Brandon Daimary, along with Moran Police Station officer-in-charge Dantejit Deuri and their personnel. Their target was the home of the labourer, identified as Biju Thakur.
The Stunning Discovery Under the Bed
During a thorough search of the premises, investigators found a box hidden under a bed in the bedroom. Upon opening it, they were stunned to find it packed with cash amounting to Rs 14,50,000.
The sheer volume of money found in the possession of a person with a limited daily-wage earning capacity immediately raised red flags. Officials were left questioning the legitimate source of such a substantial amount and its intended purpose.
Labourer in Custody, Investigation Launched
Following the recovery, Biju Thakur was taken into police custody and is currently undergoing intensive interrogation. An FIR has been registered at Moran Police Station under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and a formal investigation is now underway.
Speaking on the case, SP Brandon Daimary revealed, “The person has been unable to provide a proper reply regarding the source of the cash. We are examining all possible angles, including the possibility of terror funding and links to larger criminal networks.”
The police are now meticulously tracing the origin of the funds and exploring connections to organised crime syndicates or unlawful activities. This significant cash haul in Moran has sent shockwaves through the community and put the spotlight on the intricate networks of illicit finance that may be operating in the region.
