Chandauli: 2 Smugglers Arrested At The Railway Station, Gold Worth 2.5 Crores Recovered

2 smugglers have been arrested at the railway station in Chandauli. About 6 kg of gold has been recovered from the smugglers. The value of the recovered gold is more than 2.5 crores.

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Chandauli. GRP and RPF in Chandauli of UP have succeeded in nabbing the smugglers. During the joint action, two smugglers have been arrested. About 6 kg of gold jewelry and ingots have been recovered from the smugglers. A case has been registered against both the smugglers under relevant sections. A team of the Customs Department is also interrogating the 2 smugglers.

During the regular inspection last night, GRP and RPF jawans saw 2 suspicious people on platform number 7/8. After questioning, they were checked. During the interrogation, the smuggler admitted to the crime, and 6 kg 64 grams of gold was recovered. During interrogation, the smuggler said that he was taking a consignment of gold from Calcutta to Delhi. While traveling in B-1 coach of Bhubaneshwar Rajdhani Express, he was trying to change the train at DDU Junction.

The value of the recovered goods is more than 2.5 crores

CO GRP said that 2 suspects were arrested at DDU station. The smugglers were going from Calcutta to Delhi's Karol Bagh with a consignment of gold. They have a factory in Delhi. The value of the recovered gold is around Rs 2 crore 60 lakh. He said that after registering a case against the accused under relevant sections, further action is being taken. The concerned departments have also been informed about this.