Jhunjhunu: Ratangarh police in Churu seized diamonds worth over Rs 50 lakh and Rs 62,000 cash from a car on the Mega Highway Wednesday. Acting on an informer’s tip, ASI Rajendra Singh set up a blockade near Malasar Toll and stopped the car heading towards Sardarshahar. The occupants failed to give satisfactory answers, and a search found a bag containing the cash and diamonds. They had no documents for the diamonds and stated their value was over Rs 50 lakh. The occupants were identified as driver Akshay Panchola (38) of Chandpol, Jaipur, and Manish Patel (47) of Raja Park, Jaipur. Police seized the cash, diamonds, and car under the model code of conduct. SHO Sandeep Kumar said police are maintaining heightened vigilance for civic elections through patrols, barricading, and voter awareness.
