The Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Customs Agartala recovered three gold biscuits weighing 349.75 grams from two passengers aboard the Narangi Express at Agartala railway station on November 9. Acting on intelligence about suspected gold smuggling, security personnel launched a special checking operation on the train.
During the operation, officers intercepted two men at around 9:15 pm and recovered the gold from their possession. The passengers reportedly told investigators that they had collected the gold from Agartala and planned to transport it to Jorabat near the Assam-Meghalaya border. Customs officials have taken custody of the recovered gold and both passengers for further investigation.
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Key Facts About the Gold Seizure
- Location: Agartala railway station, Tripura.
- Date: November 9.
- Train: Narangi Express.
- Recovered gold: Three biscuits weighing 349.75 grams.
- Apprehended passengers: Dipankar Das, 34, and Rakesh Majumdar, 37.
- Operation: Joint action by RPF and Customs Agartala.
- Seizure time: Around 9:15 pm.
- Intended destination: Jorabat, near the Assam-Meghalaya border.
- Current status: Customs officials are investigating the case.
RPF and Customs Conduct Joint Checking Operation
The Railway Protection Force launched a special checking operation aboard the Narangi Express after receiving intelligence about suspected gold smuggling from Agartala.
RPF personnel worked with Customs Agartala to check passengers and identify suspicious activity.
During the operation, officers intercepted two passengers at around 9:15 pm. They identified the men as Dipankar Das, 34, and Rakesh Majumdar, 37.
Das reportedly lives in Tuchindrai under Teliamura police station in Khowai district. Majumdar belongs to Paul Para, Aralia, under West Agartala police station in West Tripura district.
Three Gold Biscuits Recovered from Passengers
A search of the two passengers led to the recovery of three gold biscuits. The seized gold weighed a combined 349.75 grams.
According to sources, the two men reportedly told investigators that they had collected the gold from the Motor Stand area of Agartala.
They allegedly planned to transport the consignment to Jorabat, located near the Assam-Meghalaya border. Their reported destination was an unidentified recipient.
However, investigators have not yet established the source of the gold or the identity of the intended recipient.
Customs Begins Investigation into Suspected Smuggling Network
Following the recovery, RPF personnel handed over both passengers and the seized gold to Customs officials in Agartala.
Customs authorities have started further investigation to determine the origin of the gold and establish its intended destination.
Investigators are also examining whether other individuals helped arrange or transport the consignment. The probe will seek to identify any wider network connected to the suspected smuggling operation.
Questions and Answers
Q1. How much gold did security personnel recover?
Officials recovered three gold biscuits weighing 349.75 grams.
Q2. Where did the seizure take place?
The recovery took place aboard the Narangi Express at Agartala railway station.
Q3. When did the operation take place?
The joint operation took place on November 9, with the seizure occurring around 9:15 pm.
Q4. Where were the passengers reportedly taking the gold?
They reportedly planned to transport it to Jorabat near the Assam-Meghalaya border.
Q5. Who is investigating the case?
Customs officials in Agartala are conducting further investigation after receiving the passengers and seized gold from the RPF.
Significance for Tripura and Northeast India
Agartala serves as an important railway and transport connection between Tripura and other parts of Northeast India. Therefore, coordinated checks by the RPF and Customs play an important role in detecting suspected smuggling activities along regional transport routes.
The investigation will now focus on tracing the gold’s origin, identifying its intended recipient and determining whether a larger network was involved.
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