Gold worth Rs 14.55 lakh seized from passenger at Mangaluru airport
Mangaluru, Apr 19: Gold worth Rs 14.55 lakh has been seized from a passenger who arrived here from Dubai, customs officials said.
The passenger, Arish from Bantwal in Dakshina Kannada district, has been arrested, a customs release said.
He had tried to smuggle the 300 grams of gold by concealing the yellow metal in toys, trimmer, water dispenser and juicer, it said.
Gold weighing 300 grams & valued at ₹14.55 lakhs has been seized on 18.04.2021. Gold was concealed in Hair Clipper, Toys, portable juicer and automatic water dispenser. The PAX was booked. @cbic_india @blrcustoms @AircusM #intercepted #indiancustomsatwork pic.twitter.com/3Tlji6DC6a
— Customs-Mangaluru (@Cusmglr) April 19, 2021
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JDU leader fatally shot in Patna; Police launch investigation
Patna: In a tragic incident late on Wednesday night, a leader of Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal United (JDU) fell victim to gunfire in the streets of Bihar's capital, Patna. Saurabh Kumar, a prominent youth leader, was returning from a function when the attack occurred, leaving him fatally wounded. His companion, Mun Mun Kumar, also suffered serious injuries after being struck by three bullets.
The assailants, riding a motorcycle, swiftly approached the duo and fired multiple shots, leaving Saurabh dead on the spot. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. Mun Mun Kumar remains in critical condition receiving treatment.
In response to the tragic news, Misa Bharti, daughter of Lalu Prasad Yadav, visited Pun Pun to offer her condolences and support to the grieving family members.
A specialized team from the Patna police force has been mobilized to thoroughly investigate the incident.
