Two get 10 years rigorous imprisonment for running fake currency racket in Karnataka
New Delhi, Jun 26: A special NIA court in Vijayawada has sentenced two people to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for running a fake Indian currency note (FICN) racket in Karnataka and nearby locations, a senior official said.
The court also imposed a fine of Rs 30,000 each on Mohammed Mahaboob Baig, a resident of Mandya district in Karnataka, and Syed Imran from the same district.
The two were intercepted and arrested in April last year by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) from the Visakhapatnam railway station with FICN of face value at Rs 10.20 lakh.
The two have been sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) official said, adding that they have been charged under sections 489 (tampering with property mark with intent to cause injury) and 120B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code.
The NIA had filed its own case against the two based on the DRI's complaint, he said.
"It was found that the accused, along with their associates, hatched a criminal conspiracy for procuring and circulating FICN in India," an NIA spokesperson said.
"Investigation has also revealed that the two and their associates in Bengaluru and Malda (West Bengal) were active in trafficking huge quantities of FICN since 2015 and had visited Malda on many occasions and received the FICN from their associates based there," he said.
Probe found that the FICN was procured from Bangladesh via the international border between the two countries in West Bengal and was being circulated in Karnataka and other parts of the country, the spokesperson said.
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Eid celebrated with fervour across Karnataka
Bengaluru (PTI): Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across Karnataka on Saturday, with thousands of people offering special prayers at mosques and Eidgahs, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
In Bengaluru and other major cities, people gathered in large numbers early in the morning to offer namaz, exchanged greetings of "Eid Mubarak", and visited relatives and friends. Markets wore a festive look, with brisk business reported in garments, sweets, and accessories in the run-up to the festival.
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, in his message, said, "May this Eid ul-Fitr bring joy, peace, and prosperity to all our citizens celebrating around the nation. As Ramadan month concludes, let us continue to cherish the values of compassion, generosity, and unity. Eid Mubarak to everyone!"
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who participated in a mass prayer programme, extended greetings to the Muslim community and underscored the importance of harmony and compassion.
"Praying for the welfare of humanity is essential," he said.
"Praying for the well-being of humankind is essential, and people should live with mutual love and trust, guided by humanity. India is a country of diverse religions and cultures, and in a nation marked by unity in diversity, everyone must live together harmoniously. No religion preaches hatred; all religions advocate love," the chief minister added.
Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, in a message posted on 'X', said, "May this Eid bring happiness and prosperity. Eid Mubarak!" Festive meals, including traditional delicacies such as Seviyan (vermicelli) and Biryani, were prepared in households, while charitable acts and distribution of food and alms marked the spirit of the festival across the state.
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