Police Arrest Youth with Gold Biscuits in Purnia
In a major success, the police in Bihar’s Purnia arrested a youth who was smuggling gold biscuits near the Dalkola check post, close to the Bengal border. Acting on a tip-off, the police apprehended the youth who had concealed 5 kg 840 grams of gold biscuits with cello tape on his body.
Biscuits with UAE Markings
The police recovered a total of 50 biscuits weighing 116.80 grams, all of which had “UAE” written on them. The biscuits were being transported from Siliguri to Patna. The arrested youth, identified as Somnath Lahu Savanji, hails from Maharashtra’s Solapur district.
Gold Delivery Intended for Patna
The arrested youth was carrying the gold from Siliguri to Patna in a coach named Pal Deluxe. The gold biscuits were meant to be delivered in Patna itself.
Investigation and Search for Evidence
The superintendent of police, Amir Javed, stated that the accused did not provide any documents related to the gold nor did he disclose the sender or recipient’s information. The police are currently investigating the matter and searching the mobile phone recovered from the youth. They are particularly focused on uncovering any connections to illegal gold delivery from Maharashtra. This seizure marks one of the largest gold consignments found in Purnia in recent years.
News Summary:
- The police in Purnia, Bihar, arrested a youth smuggling 5 kg 840 grams of gold biscuits.
- The biscuits, with “UAE” markings, were being transported from Siliguri to Patna.
- The arrested youth, Somnath Lahu Savanji, is from Solapur district in Maharashtra.
- The police are investigating the case and searching the mobile phone recovered from the accused.
- This is one of the largest gold seizures in Purnia in recent years.
