Two held by DRI with 12 kg gold worth Rs 9.6 cr hidden in 'DJ lights'
Mumbai, Dec 13: Two persons were arrested by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) for allegedly concealing 12 kilograms of gold worth Rs 9.6 crore in 'DJ lights' (high power illumination used at events), an official said on Friday.
The two were held by the DRI's Mumbai Zonal Unit on a tip off that gold would be smuggled in this manner through the air cargo complex, he said.
"We first found 3 kilograms of gold in DJ lights. On further checking, a total of 12 kilograms of gold worth Rs 9.6 crore was seized. We found 68 such lights with cavities to facilitate smuggling. We suspect a huge quantity of gold has been smuggled by the accused in the past. Probe into the racket is underway," the official said.
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Dharwad Corporation zonal offices raided after complaints of corruption in issuing land records
Hubballi: Karnataka Lokayukta officials on Friday conducted raids at multiple zonal offices of the Hubballi-Dharwad City Corporation following complaints alleging bribery and delay in issuing land-related documents, including e-Swathu records.
The raids were carried out in the morning under the leadership of Siddalingappa S.T.. Separate teams inspected 12 zonal offices of the Corporation and examined records linked to land ownership and document processing.
According to sources, the Lokayukta received complaints from members of the public alleging that Corporation officials were demanding bribes for issuing e-Swathu and other land documents.
Residents reportedly alleged that applications were being deliberately delayed if bribes were not paid.
Based on these complaints, officials carried out inspections of files and records connected to land ownership and issuance of documents.
Further investigation is underway.
