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Crime
Police seize ₹9 lakh cash during vehicle check in Patna ahead of MLC polls, detain Nawada resident
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 09:46 PM
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During a routine vehicle inspection in Bakhteyarpur, Patna, police recovered ₹9 lakh in cash and detained Jaypal Kumar of Hisua, Nawada for questioning.
Patna police carried out a vehicle verification operation in the Bakhteyarpur locality and uncovered a large amount of cash hidden in the vehicle. The seizure amounted to nine lakh rupees, which was recovered on the spot.
The operation took place amid heightened security measures ahead of the upcoming MLC elections in Bihar, prompting authorities to intensify checks on vehicles traveling in the city.
Investigators detained a man identified as Jaypal Kumar, a resident of Hisua in Nawada district, for further questioning. He is currently in police custody while the probe into the source and intended use of the cash continues.
Police officials declined to comment on any political connections, stating that the investigation is focused on the legality of the cash and any potential violations of election‑related financial norms.
The operation took place amid heightened security measures ahead of the upcoming MLC elections in Bihar, prompting authorities to intensify checks on vehicles traveling in the city.
Investigators detained a man identified as Jaypal Kumar, a resident of Hisua in Nawada district, for further questioning. He is currently in police custody while the probe into the source and intended use of the cash continues.
Police officials declined to comment on any political connections, stating that the investigation is focused on the legality of the cash and any potential violations of election‑related financial norms.