Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 9 (ANI): Cash worth Rs 1 crore was recovered from a car in South Kolkata's Gariahat, the police said on Thursday, adding that two persons were detained in connection with the incident.

The police said they have registered a case in the matter.

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The two persons, including the driver, failed to show any documents following which they were detained.

"Rs 1 crore in cash was recovered by Kolkata Police from a car in South Kolkata's Gariahat. Acting on credible information, two people were intercepted outside Mukti World. Rs 1 crore in cash was recovered from the car, for which they failed to show any documents. A case has been initiated," Kolkata Police said.

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Further investigation into the matter was underway. (ANI)

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