Crores in Cash Recovered from Drums Buried Beneath House in Prayagraj

Prayagraj, October 29 (TNA) Police in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj district have recovered crores of rupees allegedly hidden in drums buried beneath a house in the Baraipur-Ramnagar area. The cash was reportedly packed into bundles and concealed underground inside the premises. 

By late Wednesday night, officials had counted more than ₹ 4 crore, while sources said the total recovery could exceed ₹60 crore. Police said they would confirm the exact amount only after the counting process is complete.

The action began after police received information about cash allegedly buried inside the house. A team surrounded the property and carried out excavation, leading to the recovery of several drums containing currency bundles.

Senior police officers reached the spot as officials from banks and other departments joined the operation to count and secure the money. The counting continued for several hours because of the large volume of cash involved.

According to reports, the accused has been taken into custody and is being questioned about the source of the money and the reason it was concealed underground. Deputy Commissioner of Police Sonam Kumar confirmed that a large amount of cash had been recovered from the property.

Investigators are examining financial records and other evidence to determine whether the money is linked to illegal activities, undisclosed business transactions or any other criminal case. Police have not yet released a final figure or disclosed the full identity of the accused.

Although sources have estimated the total recovery at more than ₹60 crore, officials have cautioned that the figure remains unverified. The final amount will be announced after the currency is fully counted and the seizure documentation is completed.