Man arrested after seizure of ₹50 lakh cash, gold from private bus in Bhatkal

Bhatkal: 07 November 2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Police have arrested one person in connection with the seizure of unaccounted cash and gold ornaments worth lakhs from a private bus that arrived in Bhatkal from Mumbai earlier this week.

The arrested man has been identified as Mohammed Irfan, a resident of Bilal Khand, Gulmi near Usman Nagar in Bhatkal. Bhatkal Town PSI Naveen Naik confirmed the arrest and said further investigation is in progress.

Earlier, police had seized a blue-coloured bag containing around ₹50 lakh in cash and 401 grams of gold bangles from the bus. The bag had been sent as a parcel under the name Irfan but without any valid documents to prove ownership or the purpose of transport.

The operation was conducted under the supervision of Police Inspector Divakar and PSI Naveen. Authorities said the seized cash and gold would be returned only if the rightful owner produces proper proof of ownership.

Investigations are continuing to trace the source of the money and the intended recipient.