Ujjain/Indore, Dec 5 (IANS) The Crime Branch of Madhya Pradesh Police has seized Rs 17.5 lakh counterfeit notes following a raid conducted in Chimanganj area of Ujjain district on Friday, officials said.

The police have arrested two persons involved in printing fake currency, while the third accused identified as Rajesh Barbate, who is said to be the kingpin of the gang busted, remained absconding.

Confirming the report, Ujjain Superintendent of Police (SP) Pradeep Sharma told IANS that the accused persons have been identified as Chinu Gauser and Dipesh Chouhan.

He said that an extensive search operation has been launched to nab the absconding third accused.

The police officer also told that based on inputs, a team of Crime Branch of Ujjain police raided Rajesh Barbate’s residence in G

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