New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) An Indian passenger, who had flown in from Dubai, was found in possession of 1,000 grams gold worth over Rs 45 lakh, Customs officials said on Monday.
The passenger reached at terminal number 3 on August 6.
He was intercepted after he had crossed the Green Channel and was approaching towards the exit gate. On thorough checking of his baggage, nothing suspicious was found. However, on a search of his person, two gold chains, weighing 1,000 grams and valued at Rs 45,34,125, were recovered from him.
The gold was seized and the passenger arrested.
ADVT
India
Passenger from Dubai held at IGI with 1,000 grams gold
MORE India ARTICLES
Malegaon Blast Accused Sadhvi Pragya Joins BJP; Is Up Against Digvijay Singh In Bhopal
The announcement was made hours after Sadhvi Pragya joined the BJP and said that she would "fight against those who are conspiring against the nation."
Malegaon Blast Accused Sadhvi Pragya Joins BJP; Is Up Against Digvijay Singh In Bhopal
Gurdaspur: Four Suspects Arrested In April 5 Shooting Of Hindu Leader Ajay Thakur
Police said that one of the four suspects was detained at Panipat. With Wednesday’s arrests, police claim they have “cracked” the case.
Gurdaspur: Four Suspects Arrested In April 5 Shooting Of Hindu Leader Ajay Thakur
Election 2019: Why Chandrashekhar 'Ravan' Made A U-Turn On Fighting PM Modi In Varanasi
Chandrashekhar "Ravan" Azad had earlier said he won't contest from Varanasi if his candidature "strengthened" PM Narendra Modi.
Election 2019: Why Chandrashekhar 'Ravan' Made A U-Turn On Fighting PM Modi In Varanasi
In Bihar, Sidhu Urges Muslims To Vote En Bloc And Defeat Modi - WATCH
Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu has stoked controversy by urging Muslim voters of a Lok Sabha constituency in Bihar with sizeable population of the minority community to vote en bloc and defeat (Prime Minister) Narendra Modi.
In Bihar, Sidhu Urges Muslims To Vote En Bloc And Defeat Modi - WATCH
Vote For BJP As Only PM Modi Can Protect India: Ramdev
"To make India a world economic and political superpower in next 20-25 years, we have to make Modi stronger," Ramdev said.
Vote For BJP As Only PM Modi Can Protect India: Ramdev
Shatrughan Sinha's Wife Poonam Joins SP, Will Contest Against Rajnath Singh
Poonam Sinha reached Lucknow earlier and headed straight to the Samajwadi Party office to formally become a member of the party.