Hathras, May 6 (PTI) An Income Tax Department team seized Rs 50 lakh in cash from a car near the Baraus Toll Plaza on the Agra Road in this Uttar Pradesh district on Tuesday evening, officials said.

Two persons, including the driver, have been detained for questioning.

According to officials, the car heading to Agra from Aligarh was intercepted near the toll plaza by the Agra unit of the I-T department that was conducting a checking operation.

A large amount of cash was found in the car, and the notes were counted on the spot, they said, adding the total amount came out to be Rs 50 lakh. According to the officials, the car is registered in the name of an Agra-based businessman.

Baraus Toll Plaza CEO Himanshu Mathur confirmed that the Income Tax Department's Agra unit apprehended the vehicle and its occupants.

"Our local police assisted the team. The Income Tax officials are handling the further legal proceedings and will take custody of the seized cash," he said. PTI COR KIS NSD NSD

Cash seizure prompts detention of two individuals after a vehicle search; officials secured funds pending legal proceedings. An Income Tax Department team intercepted a car near a toll plaza during a checking operation, found and counted Rs 50 lakh in cash on the spot, and detained two occupants for questioning; local police assisted while Income Tax officials assumed custody of the seized cash for further legal proceedings.