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
Over 2,000 Kashmiri Youth Participate In Army Recruitment Rally
Braving snowfall and rains, over 2,000 Kashmiri youth participated in an Army recruitment rally in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, defence officials said on Wednesday.
Over 2,000 Kashmiri Youth Participate In Army Recruitment Rally
Punjab Assembly Resolution Seeks British Govt Apology For Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
The Punjab Assembly on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution, seeking an apology from the British government for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Punjab Assembly Resolution Seeks British Govt Apology For Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
UK To Reflect On Apology For Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
The UK government is "reflecting" on demands for a formal apology for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in April 1919 during the British Raj, a minister told the House of Lords during a debate to mark the centenary of the attack.
UK To Reflect On Apology For Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
Anil Ambani Guilty Of Contempt, Told To Pay Rs 453 Cr To Ericsson Or Face Jail
A Bench headed by Justice RF Rohinton asked the company to pay Rs 453 crore to Ericsson in 4 weeks, failing which three-month jail will be imposed.
Anil Ambani Guilty Of Contempt, Told To Pay Rs 453 Cr To Ericsson Or Face Jail
Pakistan's Punjab University Sets Up Guru Nanak Research Chair
For the first time, a Pakistani university has created the Guru Nanak research chair to "promote the message of peace that the Sikh spiritual leader preached".
Pakistan's Punjab University Sets Up Guru Nanak Research Chair
Not Just Cricket, Cut Off All Sporting Ties With Pakistan: Sourav Ganguly
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday called for severing all sporting ties with Pakistan in the wake of Pulwama terror attack which left 40 CRPF personnel martyred.