Bhubaneswar: Tension prevailed in the capital city on Saturday after locals detained two youths on charges of dealing in fake currency notes near Chillipokhari under Badagada police station area.
According to sources, residents grew suspicious of the two youths and detained them on the spot. They were later handed over to Badagada police. Police said some cash was recovered from the duo during the search. The notes are being verified to ascertain whether they are fake or genuine.
Both the youths are residents of West Bengal. During the search, police also seized some other currency notes from their possession, which are being examined.
Badagada police have started investigation to find out if the two were part of a larger racket operating in the city.
