Railway Police seize gold worth Rs 1.30 crore at Jalandhar Cantt
According to officials, the total weight of the seized gold is around 2.90 kg
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The Railway Police Force (RPF) on Monday confiscated gold worth Rs 1.30 crore from a person at Jalandhar Cantt railway station.
According to officials, the total weight of the seized gold is around 2.90 kg. Despite prolonged questioning, the person could not provide a satisfactory explanation regarding the source or destination of the gold. Consequently, he was taken into custody, and the gold was impounded, they added.
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Later, the Income Tax Department was informed and the case was handed over to them for further investigation.
“The Income Tax Department is currently conducting a detailed inquiry to determine the origins of the gold and the purpose behind its transport. Legal proceedings will follow based on the findings of this investigation,” said RPF officials.
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