Prayagraj, Oct. 29 -- Prayagraj Police have unearthed unaccounted cash estimated between Rs 3 crore and Rs 4 crore packed inside three steel drums buried nearly five metres underground at a house in the Nawabganj area, officials said on Thursday.

Acting on a tip-off, the police team went to the house located in Baraipur village and excavated the floor of one of the rooms. Upon digging approximately five metres deep, personnel recovered three small steel drums containing bundles of Rs 500 notes.

The drums were wrapped in black polythene, reportedly to protect the contents from damage.

Police have detained one person for questioning, and the Income Tax Department has been alerted. The house has been sealed, and security has been deployed...