LUCKNOW: A policeman landed in trouble after his wife and children took selfie with bundles of Rs 500 notes. The incident led to the transfer of the cop identified as Ramesh Chandra Sahani and an investigation has been started against him as well.

The picture of his wife and two children posing on a bed with stacks of Rs 500 notes totaling Rs 14 lakh, prompted a quick action from the authorities. The cop’s wife and two children took selfies around Rs 500 notes of 14 lakhs. A selfie taken in November 2021 surfaced on social media now. Some informed the top police officials about the picture and following that an investigation started. He was transferred as part of this.

The cop said the alleged photograph was taken on November 14, 2021, when he sold a family property. The investigating officials have asked the policeman to produce clear evidence on the source of the money. Further proceedings will be taken after examining it. The investigating officers said that if sufficient documents are not produced, strong action will be taken against him. The team is also investigating whether the policeman has any links with goons and mafia groups.