Crime Branch officials have recovered cash, weapons, jewellery and other valuables during a major search operation at the bungalow of late gangster Baba Farzan in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The raid was conducted around six months after Farzan's death following a prolonged illness. Police officials said the operation was carried out as part of an investigation into assets and documents linked to the former crime figure, who was known for his influence in the region during the 1990s.

During the search, officials recovered unaccounted cash amounting to Rs 5.26 crore from different rooms inside the bungalow. The seized money included currency notes of various denominations, including Rs 100, Rs 200, Rs 50, Rs 20 and Rs 10 notes. Police reportedly used five currency-counting machines to calculate the total amount. Farzan's second wife, Sheela Ganpatrao Salve, was present at the residence when Crime Branch officials arrived for the operation.

Authorities also seized a large collection of weapons valued at approximately Rs 5.5 lakh. The recovered items included pistols with magazines, rifles, air guns, a sword, daggers, knives and other sharp weapons. Investigators found that licenses for some firearms, including certain rifles, a pistol and a revolver, were registered in Farzan's name. However, officials said they did not find valid documents for one of the pistols recovered during the search.

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Apart from cash and weapons, police recovered gold jewellery worth around Rs 21.34 lakh, silver articles valued at approximately Rs 8.09 lakh and several liquor bottles from foreign and premium brands. Investigators also collected financial records, bank-related documents and papers connected to suspected benami properties. Officials believe these documents could provide information about possible links to unresolved criminal cases and financial activities associated with Farzan's past.

Baba Farzan was a prominent figure in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar's underworld during the 1990s and was known for his alleged involvement in dispute settlements, extortion activities and land-related conflicts. Originally from the Rohila Gali area of the city, he had also served as a labour union leader during the 1980s and 1990s. Police records reportedly linked him to cases involving rioting, assault, attempted murder and kidnapping. His influence had declined in recent years due to age and health issues, but authorities continued examining assets and records connected to him after his death.

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