Bundles of currency notes discovered inside Surendranath College’s union room were found to have been damaged by termites, prompting a police investigation.
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Termites EAT bundles of Rs 100, Rs 500 notes found in Kolkata college room, police probe on | Image: X
Kolkata: Students and officials of Kolkata’s Surendranath College were left stunned after two suitcases full of currency notes were recovered from a college union room during a cleanliness drive on Tuesday. Adding to the surprise was that the bundles of currency notes were of no use as they were eaten by termites. The discovery has triggered a police investigation and political controversy.
Bundles Of Rs 100 And Rs 500 Notes Found In Severely Deteriorated Condition
The cash, that was found in a severely deteriorated condition, comprised mostly Rs 100 and Rs 500 notes. As per claims the amount could be worth over Rs 1 crore. The discovery raises questions about who stored such money inside the college premises.
