New Delhi, July 30 -- Birbhum Police concluded a marathon cash-counting operation. The search lasted more than 19 hours. The total seizure exceeds Rs.50 crore in value.

This includes over Rs.28.5 crore in pure cash. Investigators also found 15 kg of gold on site. Gold alone is estimated at Rs.22 crore. Most consisted of gold bars, with some biscuits, too. A jeweller was brought in to verify the gold's authenticity, according to local media.

Officers started the raid around 3 AM on 29 July. Counting finally finished around 10:30 PM the same day. The operation targeted the residence of Minar Mondal, a relative of stone trader Tulu Mondal. Five trunks and multiple cash-counting machines were brought for the job.

Minar Mondal previously wo...