Currency notes worth more than one lakh damaged by termites found in Kolkata college union room
Over one lakh rupees in currency notes were found damaged by termites inside a college union room in Kolkata. Police have launched an investigation to determine the origin of the cash and how it ended up in the room.
Why it matters
The discovery has sparked a political controversy, with local opposition figures alleging corruption and demanding an inquiry into the college's administration.
“More than one lakh worth currency notes damaged by termites were recovered from two suitcases in a college union room in Central Kolkata on Tuesday (June 2, 2026), prompting a police probe,” an officer said.
The article reports the discovery and the subsequent political reaction without taking a side.
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