Gold worth Rs 45.44 lakh seized at Mangaluru International Airport
Mangaluru (PTI): Customs officials at the Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) made a significant seizure when they confiscated 733 gm of gold valued at Rs 45,44,600 hidden in the drainage chamber of a washroom at the airport.
The gold, in paste form, was discovered concealed inside a black-coloured pouch hidden within the drainage chamber of a washroom in the immigration arrival area, a Customs release here said.
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The identity of the individual responsible for stashing the gold in the washroom remains unknown.
Customs authorities have initiated further investigation into the matter to ascertain the source and intended recipient of the smuggled gold, the release said.
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Wanted criminal carrying Rs 15,000 reward injured in encounter, arrested: Delhi Police
New Delhi (PTI): A wanted criminal carrying a Rs 15,000 reward was arrested following a brief exchange of fire near southeast Delhi's Amar Colony, police said on Tuesday.
According to the police, information was received that Mohammad Rizwan, who is wanted by Uttar Pradesh Police, was in Amar Colony area, and a trap was laid to intercept him.
However, when the police team attempted to apprehend Rizwan, he opened fire in a desperate bid to escape.
The team retaliated and Rizwan sustained a bullet injury in his right leg, and was subsequently overpowered by the police team, a senior officer said.
He was immediately taken into custody and provided medical assistance.
Police said Rizwan had come to Delhi with the intention of committing a crime, but was apprehended before he could execute his plan.
A case has been registered under relevant provisions, and further investigation is underway to ascertain his involvement in other criminal cases, the officer said.
