Agartala, Nov 10 : Customs officials and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) jointly seized gold biscuits valued at Rs 4.73 crore and detained two persons during a search operation aboard the Agartala-Narangi Express, an official said on Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Around 350 grams of gold biscuits, estimated to be worth Rs 4,73,72,050, were recovered during the operation, conducted as part of intensified surveillance to check the illegal transportation of precious commodities through the railway network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking to reporters, RPF Tripura Assistant Commandant B K Sinha confirmed the seizure and said the operation was carried out jointly by Customs and RPF personnel following increased monitoring of railway routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The two detained persons are residents of Teliamura and Agartala, respectively, officials said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During preliminary questioning, the detainees allegedly told investigators that they had received the gold consignment from an individual in the Motor Stand area and were transporting it to Assam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The consignment was intercepted during a coordinated search of the train. Following the seizure, Customs and RPF officials initiated an investigation to establish the source of the gold and ascertain the circumstances surrounding its transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Investigators are attempting to identify the individual who allegedly handed over the consignment to the two persons and trace its intended recipient in Assam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities are also examining the possibility of an inter-state smuggling network operating through the railway route connecting Tripura with other northeastern states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The probe will also look into whether other individuals were involved in arranging the transportation of the consignment and whether similar consignments had previously been moved through the route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Officials said the statements made by the detained persons were being verified and further leads were being pursued to establish the complete chain of transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The agencies are working to determine the origin of the seized gold, its intended destination and the possible involvement of other persons in the alleged illegal transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Customs and RPF authorities said further action would be taken based on the findings of the investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The two detained persons remain under investigation, officials added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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