Bengaluru, Jan 24 (IANS): An incident of man showering Indian currency notes from the flyover was reported on Tuesday from the Mysuru Road flyover in Kalasipalya locality of the state capital
The walkers and vehicle riders were taken by total surprise and couldn't believe it when they saw currency notes of the denomination of Rs 10 started falling at their feet.
The development created a huge commotion in the usually crowded Kalasipalya locality. The currency notes were thrown from both the sides of the flyover.
The people went ahead in a mad rush to pick up the currency notes and created a traffic jam. The traffic policemen present at the spot were clueless.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) (West) Lakshman Nimbaragi stated, "A case has been filed under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Karnataka Police Act. A person has been taken into custody and an inquiry is going on."
The identity of the "generous" man and his motive behind the act is yet to be ascertained.