Rajasthan: 2 held with Rs 16 lakh hawala money

2 persons with Rs 16 lakh hawala money were arrested in Jodhpur on Monday. The state Special Operations Group caught the accused following a tip-off.

Jaipur: The Special Operations Group of Rajasthan Police has caught two people with Rs 16 lakh hawala money in Jodhpur city, officials said on Monday.

Following a tip off, a team of the SOG caught Murlidhar Daga (62) and Mukesh (19) with the cash.

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Both the accused are being interrogated to ascertain as to whom the money was to be delivered, ADG ATS and SOG Anil Paliwal said here on Monday.

The accused along with the money were handed over to Mahamandir Police Station for further action.

PTI