PATNA: Some J&K-based terrorist outfits are hiring youths from Seemanchal region allegedly for terror funding. Initial investigation revealed that the youths were paid handsome money as commission for transporting counterfeit Indian currency notes from Nepal to J&K.
The startling fact came to light during interrogation of one Md. Parvez (20), who was arrested by the SSB from Leti border outpost area along Indo-Nepal border in Araria district. Counterfeit currency notes in denominations of Rs. 200 and Rs. 500 worth Rs.1.65 lakh were seized from his possession.
During interrogation, Parvez revealed that he used to deposit the money in the bank accounts of some people from J&K and Maharashtra with the help of incharge of customer service points of private banks. The account numbers were obtained from his mobile phone, which was seized by the police.