Smuggler Apprehended with Rs 1.10 Crore Worth of Gold Biscuits at India-Bangladesh Border
In a significant operation, the Border Security Office (BSF) successfully apprehended a smuggler attempting to transport 15 gold biscuits, valued at approximately Rs 1.10 crore, from Bangladesh to India at the India-Bangladesh border. The smuggler was caught at the entry/exit gate of the BSF after evoking suspicion upon his arrival on a motorcycle from the village of Pirojpur.
The vigilant jawans, acting on intelligence received by the BSF, swiftly intercepted and interrogated the smuggler. During the intense questioning, the smuggler confessed to concealing the gold in a hidden compartment located in the lower part of his motorcycle, specifically near the chain cover.
Following the smuggler’s admission, the jawans promptly apprehended him and transported him to the nearby border post for further investigation. Upon inspection, the jawans discovered and seized the 15 gold biscuits, which were stashed away in the motorcycle. The culprit, identified as Jairul Sheikh, hailing from the village of Pirojpur in the Murshidabad district, was intending to transport the gold from Bangladesh to India.
During the interrogation, Jairul Sheikh disclosed that he had received the gold on August 4 from Babu Sheikh, a 28-year-old resident of Pirojpur village. Subsequently, as per Babu Sheikh’s instructions, Jairul was supposed to deliver the gold to an unidentified individual in the Saidapur market upon crossing the BSF duty point.
Further revelations came to light as Jairul revealed that he was promised a payment of Rs 30,000 by Babu Sheikh for successfully completing the gold delivery. However, before Jairul could fulfill his task, the vigilant jawans intervened, thwarting the smuggling attempt. Jairul further confessed that he works as a mason and was lured into gold smuggling by Babu Sheikh’s offer of money.
Following the apprehension, Jairul Sheikh, along with the confiscated gold, was handed over to the Customs Office Jangipur for further legal proceedings. The seized gold, valued at Rs 1.10 crore in the international market, is a significant blow to the illicit gold smuggling trade operating along the India-Bangladesh border.
A K Arya DIG PRO SB Frontier urged residents living on the border to promptly report any information related to gold smuggling through the Seema Saathi helpline number 14419 or via WhatsApp or voice message on 9903472227. The BSF also emphasized that individuals providing tangible information would be rewarded suitably while ensuring their identities remain confidential.
The successful apprehension of Jairul Sheikh serves as a reminder of the continual efforts made by the BSF to combat gold smuggling and other illicit activities along the India-Bangladesh border. Despite the ever-evolving modus operandi adopted by smugglers, the BSF remains committed to maintaining border security and safeguarding the nation’s interests.
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