The discovery of fake Rs. 2,000 currency notes in Mahabubabad within a couple of days of the demonetization move raised eyebrows across the nation, as the Centre had earlier claimed that the new notes couldn't be tampered with.
A few people in Kuravi at Mahabubabad reported fake notes within days of the the introduction of new notes, and reported to the bank. In another incident, a person in the same district gave a fake Rs. 2000 note to the staff of a petrol bunk. But the person left the venue before they could get back to him.
This incident raised doubts on whether or not the new bills can be counterfeited.