Gold worth Rs 24.44 lakh seized at Mangaluru airport
Mangaluru, Apr 18: Air Customs officials at Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) on Sunday seized 504 grams of gold worth Rs 24.44 lakh from a passenger from Dubai.
The accused passenger, identified as Aboobakar Siddiq Pulikoor Mohammed of Kasaragod in Kerala, disembarked the Air India Express flight IX 384 coming from Dubai in the early hours of Sunday.
The passenger tried to smuggle gold by concealing it in his worn socks, a Customs release here said.
Further investigation and proceedings in accordance with the law is under progress.
A surveillance team led by customs deputy commissioner Kapil Gade profiled and intercepted the passenger soon after he disembarked the flight.
(1/2) Gold (paste form) concealed in worn socks and valued at ₹24.44 lakhs has been seized from a passenger who arrived from Dubai on 18.04.2021.@cbic_india @blrcustoms @AircusM #intercepted #indiancustomsatwork pic.twitter.com/WdpUIcaUU2
— Customs-Mangaluru (@Cusmglr) April 18, 2021
(2/2) gold was ingeniously concealed in a worn sock. pic.twitter.com/Lx3VmvaEUp
— Customs-Mangaluru (@Cusmglr) April 18, 2021
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Enthusiastic Celebration of YCS Yuvotsav 2021 at St Joseph Engineering College
Mamgaluru: (Press release) YCS Yuvotsav 2021, the meet of YCS (Young Christian Students) Units of Mangalore City Deanery was hosted recently by St Joseph Engineering College (SJEC), Mangaluru. YCS members along with the animators of Vamanjoor, Cordel, Shaktinagar, Bajal, Bajoddi, Bondel, Derebail, Kelarai, Neermarga and Permai parishes attended this day-long event. Around 240 YCS members along with their animators took part and actively participated in this mega extravaganza.
The meet began by seeking Almighty’s blessing through holy mass at St Pio Chapel of SJEC. Rev. Fr Rupesh D'Souza, Director of YCS, Rev. Fr Wilfred Prakash D'Souza, Director of SJEC and Rev. Fr Alwyn D'Souza, Assistant Director of SJEC and Director YCS Mangalore City Deanery were the celebrants of Holy Eucharist.
The inaugural of YCS Yuvotsav 2021 was held at the Kalam Auditorium of the college that began with the dignitaries lighting the lamp. Post the formal inaugural, cultural competitions including Mime Show, Group Dance, Selfie Competition, Group Singing, among others.
The day also witnessed Inter Parish Cricket and Throwball tournaments. The Valedictory and Prize Distribution Ceremony was held at the newly inaugurated Amphitheatre of the college.
