Barpeta police seized Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN)worth over one lakh of rupees from two people on NH-31 at Barpeta Road onFriday night.

According to reports, the police seized a bundle of Rs.1.20 lakhs and detained both the person. They were identified as Habibar Rahmanand Sahidul Islam. The police also seized the vehicle (AS-15-P-8097) they weretravelling in.

"We are currently investigating the matter," said a police official. It is alleged that an FICN racket has been running in Barpeta district for long.