The Byculla police, in a significant crackdown, apprehended four individuals accused of producing counterfeit currency. Authorities suspect that the group not only manufactured the fake notes but also circulated them within the city. The police suspect that the group had been making fake notes for the past five to six months and have launched a manhunt to apprehend one accused who is still at large.

“We received information that one person would be present near Prasad paan-bidi general store to sell the fake notes. The team from Byculla police acted on the tip-off and three individuals were identified at the location. One of them was found to be in possession of fake notes of Rs 200 and Rs 500 denominations. The three individuals have been arrested,” Dattaray Kamble, DCP, Zone III, told mid-day.