BSF Detains Bangladeshi Woman with 24 Carat Gold Bangles
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Synopsis
A Bangladeshi woman was arrested at the Petrapole crossing in West Bengal for possessing 24 carat gold bangles, valued at Rs 8,82,966. The BSF conducted routine checks and discovered the ornaments, which were not documented in her travel papers. The incident highlights potential new smuggling tactics.
Key Takeaways
- BSF apprehended a Bangladeshi woman with gold bangles.
- The gold purity was tested at 99.75%.
- Bangles weighed 103.090 grams and valued at Rs 8,82,966.
- The woman claimed they were a gift from her husband.
- This incident may indicate new smuggling strategies.
Kolkata, March 5 (NationPress) DIG and Spokesperson, N K Pandey, South Bengal Frontier, BSF stated on Wednesday that a Bangladeshi woman was apprehended with 24 carat gold bangles at the Petrapole crossing in the North 24-Parganas district of West Bengal.
“At approximately 8:20 am on Tuesday, personnel from the 145 Bn BSF were conducting routine inspections of individuals entering India via the ICP at Petrapole. When a female constable utilized a hand-held metal detector on a woman, it emitted a distinct beep. Upon investigation, it was revealed that the woman was adorned with three gold bangles on each wrist. There was no record of these items in her travel documentation,” DIG Pandey elaborated.
He mentioned that the woman was requested to remove the bangles, which were subsequently tested for purity.
“Experts confirmed that the gold was 99.75 percent pure. The accused claimed that the bangles were a present from her husband. The total weight of the bangles was 103.090 grams, with an estimated value of Rs 8,82,966,” he noted.
DIG Pandey further indicated that the woman asserted she was en route to Kolkata for medical treatment and hailed from Comilla in Bangladesh.
“Nevertheless, she was detained according to legal procedures,” he stated.
DIG Pandey mentioned that the accused was later handed over to the relevant authorities for further legal action.
“Without the swift actions of the BSF personnel, this gold, typically smuggled in the form of biscuits or bars, could have entered India undetected,” Pandey remarked.
He suggested that this might be a new tactic employed by smugglers.
