Overview

• Justice Ziyad Rahman asked the Customs Department to file its response and listed Dulquer Salmaan’s petition for September 30.
• Salmaan argues his 2004 Land Rover Defender was lawfully purchased with complete documents, citing an original import by the ICRC, and seeks release of the vehicle.
• Customs maintains the SUV was illegally imported from Bhutan, with officials continuing forensic document checks before issuing owner notices and summons.
• Operation Numkhor has so far seized 38 high-value used cars following statewide searches that included the premises of film personalities in Kochi.
• Officials estimate 150–200 vehicles may be involved, with allegations of forged registrations and misuse for transporting contraband such as gold and narcotics.