Gold, precious stones apprehended
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 09 2015:
Troops of by 9 Assam Rifles (AR) of 26 Sector apprehended one Karan Chhetri (31), son of Late Bhagiman Chhetri of Serou Part II under Sugnu Police Station, Thoubal District and recovered 450 grams of gold and precious stones on February 7 .
In a release, HQ IGAR (South) said on getting specific information of smuggling of gold along the Moreh Imphal National Highway, AR personnel station vehicle verification.
During the verification a Maruti van (MN06L 7034) was being driven in a suspicious manner.
AR personnel stopped the vehicle and a search led to the recovery of gold and precious stones, said Public Relation Officer (PRO).
PRO also informed that the Karan Chhetri along with the seized items have been handed to Customs Preventive Force, Moreh.