₹1.55 crore hidden in secret SUV compartment seized in Dehradun, 3 Gujarat men questioned
Dehradun Police seized ₹1.55 crore hidden in a secret compartment of an SUV during a vehicle inspection. Three men from Gujarat were questioned after the driver provided evasive answers regarding the vehicle's documents. The Income Tax Department has initiated an investigation into the source of the cash.
- ▪The cash was concealed in a specially built compartment between the middle and rear seats of the SUV.
- ▪The driver, identified as Satish Bhai, failed to provide valid documentation for the recovered money.
- ▪The Income Tax Department is currently questioning the three individuals involved and assessing the recovered amount.
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₹1.55 crore hidden in secret SUV compartment seized in Dehradun, 3 Gujarat men questionedThe driver initially gave evasive replies when police sought vehicle-related documents, prompting officers to carry out further questioning.Updated on: May 16, 2026 11:38 AM ISTANIShare viaCopy link Dehradun Police recovered more than ₹1.5 crore in cash concealed inside a secret compartment of a vehicle during a checking operation in the Rajendra Nagar-Kaulagarh area under the "Operation Prahar" campaign, while the Income Tax Department has launched a probe into the matter.Dehradun Police recovered more than ₹1.5 crore in cash concealed inside a secret compartment of a vehicle during a checking operation in the Rajendra Nagar-Kaulagarh area under the "Operation Prahar" campaign.
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