Passenger held at Mumbai Airport for smuggling gold worth ₹1.15 Crore in shoes
Mumbai, April 28: Mumbai Airport Customs officials have taken a 46-year-old man into custody for allegedly attempting to smuggle gold worth over ₹1.15 crore by concealing it inside his shoes.
The accused, identified as R.F. Ganchi, had arrived in Mumbai from Dubai on Monday. He was intercepted by customs authorities after passing through the Green Channel, which is designated for passengers with no dutiable goods.
During questioning, Ganchi reportedly denied carrying any dutiable items or contraband. However, a detailed search led to the recovery of 12 gold bars, weighing 1,212 grams, hidden inside his footwear. The gold was immediately seized under provisions of the Customs Act.
Customs officials said that during interrogation, Ganchi confessed to his attempt to bring the gold into India without detection. Authorities have stated that the investigation is in its initial stages, and further inquiries are being conducted to determine whether the incident is linked to a larger gold smuggling network.
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18 injured in amusement ride mishap at Jatra Mahotsava in Gadag
Gadag: At least 18 people were injured, four of them critically, after an amusement ride malfunctioned during the Jatra Mahotsava held at the premises of Tontadarya Mutt on Sunday night.
According to Deccan Herald, the incident occurred around 9 pm when the ‘Dancing Play’ ride (also known as Break Dance or Crazy Dance) reportedly developed a mechanical fault, causing three chairs to tilt dangerously while in motion.
The people inside these chairs were injured and rushed to Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences and Karnataka Medical College and Research Institute (KMC-RI) Hubballi.
Police said that among the injured, two are from Koppal district, one from Tumakuru, and the remaining are from Gadag district. The identities of some victims are yet to be confirmed.
The four victims, who are in critical condition, are severely injured in the head and have been shifted to KMC-RI, officials said.
Meanwhile, members of the Hindu Veerashaiva Lingayat Yuva Vedike staged a protest, demanding strict action against the contractor responsible for organizing the amusement rides, as well as the Jatra Mahotsava committee.
