The Assam Police has busted a racket involved in making fake Indian currency in Guwahati city. Bundles of counterfeit notes, machines used to print fake notes, ATM cards, 14 mobile phones, and a laptop were also recovered from the accused. The police have arrested four youths, identified as Nasrul Hasan, Afzalur Rahman, Nijeyam Uddin (27), and Hamid Ali (22).
Hameed Ali is the son of Mohammad Ali of Islampur of Bihpuria police station in Lakhimpur district and Nizam Uddin is the son of Mofiz Ali of PS Ishampur in Bihpuria in Lakhimpur district.
The crime branch has also seized fake note-printing machines, a bike, and about 14 mobile phones. According to the Crime Branch, these people were trying to expand their network in the Northeast and carry out their activities from a rented house.