BSF Seizes 36 Gold Biscuits Worth Over Rs 5.47 Crore at Nadia Border
Officials called it the South Bengal Frontier's third major anti-smuggling success this month.
Overview
- Troops from the 32nd Battalion at the Banpur Border Outpost acted on specific intelligence on December 4 and set up intensified surveillance and ambushes.
- An alleged smuggler moving from the border road toward Banpur village tried to flee when challenged but was intercepted by BSF personnel.
- Searches recovered 36 gold biscuits weighing 4,234.98 grams, which the force valued at roughly Rs 5.47 crore.
- The apprehended individual and the seized gold were handed over to local authorities for further legal processing and investigation.
- DIG N.K. Pandey praised the operation and urged residents to share smuggling tips via the Seema Saathi helpline 14419 or WhatsApp 9903472227 with confidentiality and rewards promised.