Guwahati: The police at the Guwahati Railway Station in Guwahati, Assam arrested two men for carrying over 1.3 kilograms of suspected gold biscuits illegally.
During a routine inspection around 6:10 am on Train No. 22449 Purbotar Sampark Kranti Express, officials detained Shravan Singh Rathore (45) and Dilip Kumar Prajapati (50), both hailing from Rajasthan’s Pali district with the said gold.
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Upon questioning, the duo failed to produce any valid documents for the gold in their possession, leading to their immediate arrest.
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A thorough search revealed 65 pieces of gold biscuits concealed on the two men, with a total estimated weight of approximately 1.3 kilograms.
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Additionally, the police also recovered foreign currency including four $100 notes, four $10 notes, and eleven $5 notes, along with Bhutanese currency and Indian rupee notes.
Investigations are underway to determine the source and intended destination of the sizable gold haul.