Smuggling bid foiled at south Bengal border; BSF seizes gold biscuits worth Rs 1.29 crore
Man apprehended with 20 gold biscuits; investigation underway
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel have seized gold worth Rs 1.29 crore and apprehended a person at Tarali border outpost in the south Bengal frontier, the paramilitary force said on Saturday.
In an operation on Friday, BSF jawans deployed along the India-Bangladesh border apprehended the man carrying 20 gold biscuits, weighing 1.1 kg at Hakimpur checkpost under Tarali outpost.
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The estimated value of the seized gold is Rs 1.29 crore, the statement said.
The operation took place following a tip-off about a possible smuggling attempt. During interrogation, the person confessed to having brought the gold from across the border.
An investigation is currently underway to uncover the broader network involved in this smuggling operation. The man and the seized gold will be handed over to the appropriate authorities for legal proceedings.
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