A mysterious incident unfolded in the Habibpur area of Malda, where currency notes and coins began falling from the sky on Monday evening, continuing through the night and into Tuesday morning. The notes that fell included denominations of 50, 100, and 200 rupees, along with 2 and 5 rupee coins. Local residents quickly gathered to collect the currency, with many of them rushing out to the streets to pick up the falling money. The event attracted significant attention as the unusual phenomenon persisted for hours, with people of all ages participating in the collection.
Despite the widespread curiosity, the source of the falling money remains unexplained. No official statement has been made regarding the origins of the currency. Some local residents have speculated that the money may be falling not from the sky but from nearby trees, though this claim has not been confirmed by authorities. The investigation into the matter is ongoing, but no conclusive answers have been provided yet.
The local police have initiated an inquiry into the incident. They are currently examining the area and gathering information from witnesses to determine how and why the money is falling. Police officials have stated that they are thoroughly looking into the situation, but no clear cause has been identified so far. The authorities have also not named any potential suspects or groups involved in the incident.
This occurrence in Malda has drawn attention due to its similarity to an event from 2010, when money was reported to have fallen from a house on Bentinck Street in Kolkata. That incident also involved currency falling in public spaces, sparking speculation and curiosity. However, the source of the money in that case was never identified, and the authorities were unable to provide any explanation. The Malda event, like the Kolkata incident, has raised questions about the possibility of similar occurrences in the future.
As the investigation progresses, local residents continue to collect the money, and the authorities have urged caution. The police have advised people not to speculate until the investigation is completed, stressing that they are working to uncover the truth behind the unusual event.