Khairpur (Report): In a joint operation based on confidential intelligence, officials from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Khairpur office and the Khairpur Police successfully recovered Rs 9.5 lakh in counterfeit Pakistani currency. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the case, announced DSP City Khairpur Asadullah Bhatti during a press briefing.

The operation was carried out near the railway station by Rohri Canal within the jurisdiction of Ranipur police station, following a tip-off about illegal activities involving fake currency.

Arrested Suspects and Seized Currency

The arrested individuals are identified as Mashraf alias Sher Zabar Dasht Shahani and Shahbaz Ali Jamro, who are reportedly involved in the fake currency trade across Sindh and other parts of Pakistan. The authorities recovered Rs 9.5 lakh in counterfeit Pakistani notes from their possession.

During initial investigations, the suspects disclosed that they supply the fake notes to Mouj Ali Jamro in Kotdiji, Ranipur, who allegedly circulates these counterfeit notes across various areas of Khairpur district, passing them off as genuine currency.

Legal Action

A case has been registered against the suspects at Ranipur police station under sections 489B and 489C of the Pakistan Penal Code (Case No. 2026/13), according to DSP Asadullah Bhatti.

Ongoing Investigation

Authorities stated that further investigations are ongoing. Additionally, search operations are underway to apprehend two more suspects who are currently at large. Police officials assured that they are confident about capturing the remaining fugitives soon.