Fake Rs 500 Notes Flood Bihar Markets: Police Headquarters Orders Probe

Patna: Authorities in Bihar have launched an investigation into the circulation of counterfeit Rs 500 notes after receiving concrete evidence of their presence in the state. The Bihar Police Headquarters has issued instructions to all district-level officials to conduct a special investigation campaign and urged citizens to exercise caution.

In a letter to range Inspectors General, Deputy Inspectors General, District Magistrates, Senior Superintendents of Police, and Superintendents of Police, the police headquarters emphasized the need for vigilance. Shopkeepers and the general public have been asked to remain alert and verify notes before accepting them.

As part of the investigation, the police have released a sample of the fake Rs 500 note to help the public identify counterfeits. A key distinguishing feature of the fake note is the misspelling of “RESERVE BANK OF INDIA” as “RESARVE BANK OF INDIA” above the Red Fort image. Officials have urged people to use this marker to verify the authenticity of notes in circulation.

The Bihar Police Headquarters has appealed to citizens to thoroughly check Rs 500 notes before accepting them and to make others aware of the issue.