LUCKNOW, July 7 -- The recovery of Rs.26 lakh in unaccounted cash from a BMW and a Scorpio SUV in Lucknow has taken a new turn after police found that the luxury car was being used by the son of a serving Uttar Pradesh Police sub-inspector posted in Chowk, Lucknow. Police are now examining the financial background of the accused and verifying the BMW's ownership history, as the vehicle had multiple previous owners.

Police sources said the BMW was being driven by the sub-inspector's son, who is understood to be the vehicle's third owner. Investigators are verifying the ownership trail and examining whether the vehicle's transfer connects to the cash recovery.

The seizure occurred on Saturday during a vehicle checking drive near Smriti Up...