Belagavi: Belagavi police have formally joined the investigation being conducted by Maharashtra police into the sensational theft of Rs 400 crore worth of demonetised currency notes at Chorla Ghat.
For more details : https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jan/17/belagavi-police-join-maharashtra-sit-to-probe-theft-of-rs-400-crore-demonetised-notes
Belagavi Superintendent of Police K Ramarajan confirmed that a request for cooperation was received from Maharashtra police, following which local police extended assistance in the case. The theft occurred when two trucks carrying containers of demonetised notes were travelling from the Karnataka–Goa border towards Maharashtra. Although the incident took place within Karnataka limits, the case was registered at Ghoti police station in Nashik district.
So far, Maharashtra police have arrested four persons in connection with the case. However, the prime accused, Thane-based builder Kishore Savla, is yet to be arrested. In view of the serious allegations and the possible political and financial ramifications, the Maharashtra government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to carry out a detailed probe.
Investigations are ongoing, and further developments are expected as inter-state coordination continues.
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