Residents of Sasaram city in Bihar's Rohtas district were captured on video jumping into a drain to collect soggy bundles of currency notes.
The incident took place on Saturday in the Moradabad area, approximately 150 km away from the state capital Patna, and has been circulating on social media platforms.
While the authenticity of the video could not be independently verified, witnesses claim that bundles of currency notes containing denominations of 100, 200, and 500 were found floating in the canal.
Prior to the incident, the police had received information about the presence of currency bundles near a canal in the Moradabad area. However, upon arriving at the location, the police could not find any such bundles despite conducting a four-hour investigation.
Following the police's departure from the area, residents began collecting the currency notes from the drain located under the bridge.
The incident has received strong reactions from social media users, with many commenting on the lengths people will go to for money. The police have launched an investigation into the matter and have assured that details will be revealed once the probe is complete.
However, they are currently unable to confirm the exact amount of money found in the canal.
बिहार के सासाराम में शनिवार को मुरादाबाद पुल के पास भरी नहर से 100-200-500 रुपए के नोटों की गड्डियां निकलने लगीं। रुपए लूटने के लिए बच्चे, बुजुर्ग और जवान सब ने नहर में छलांग लगा दी। नोटों के बंडल लूटने के लिए होड़ मच गई। देखें वीडियो। pic.twitter.com/7pSuBkIa0i
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New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has launched an online quiz on the national flag and 25 top-scoring participants in the age bracket of 21 to 29 will get an opportunity to visit Siachen with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
The quiz, according to the ministry, will "foster patriotism and enhance awareness about the Indian National Flag."
"This online quiz, hosted on the MYBharat portal (mybharat.gov.in), invites all citizen to participate and test their knowledge about the Tricolour," the ministry stated.
It will consist of multiple-choice questions and all contestants will be awarded an e-certificate.
"As a grand incentive, 25 top-scoring participants will be selected for a remarkable opportunity to visit Siachen in the company of the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya," the ministry said.
"The selection of winners for the Siachen visit will be limited to youth between the ages of 21 and 29. The final selection of the 25 winners will be conducted through a computer-based lottery system from the pool of top scorers," it added.