By adbnu564 
Mumbai Police broke up a fake money operation on Sunday, catching four people who were making and spreading fake Rs 500 notes. The Byculla Police led the operation, finding 200 fake notes and the tools used to make them.
After getting a tip, the Byculla Police set up a special team led by Senior Inspector Chimaji Adhav. The team was told about three people planning to sell fake money in the Byculla area. They set a trap and caught the suspects at the planned spot. When they searched the suspects, they found hundreds of fake Rs 500 notes.
The three suspects caught were named Umran Balbale (48), Yasin Shaikh (42), and Bheem Badela (45). When questioned, they gave information about a fourth person, Niraj Vekhande, a 25-year-old living in Wada, Palghar district. Using this information, the police sent a team to Wada to catch Vekhande.
The team stayed in Wada for two days. They used technical tools and asked locals for information to find the suspect. Eventually, they found and arrested Vekhande. A detailed search of his place was done with witnesses present, and they found machines and tools used to make fake money. The items taken included laptops, printers, lamination machines, and other equipment.
The police confirmed that the machines were used to create fake Rs 500 notes. The fake notes and materials were taken away, and a case was registered under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS). The police are now investigating how big the fake money operation was and if more people were involved.
The operation was carried out with the guidance of top officers from the Mumbai Police. Police Inspector Jitesh Shingote and the team from Byculla Police Station were crucial in solving the case and capturing the fake money.
This successful operation shows how hard the Mumbai Police work to stop crimes involving fake currency. The operation not only stopped a possible big fake money network but also reminded everyone how important it is for the police to stay alert and for the community to work together.