Dimapur, July 10 (EMN): PRO IG Assam Rifles (South) in a press note stated that Tengnoupal Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) apprehended one gold smuggler from Permanent Vehicle Check Post (PVCP), Khudengthabi.
The note stated that on July 10, at around 1315 hours, based on specific input received from reliable source, regarding smuggling of gold from Moreh to Imphal, a silver colour maruti van bearing Regd No MN 06L 9255 was stopped for checking at PVCP, Khudengthabi. While frisking and carrying out thorough checking of the baggage at Ladies Check
Point, four gold biscuits weighing 664 grams worth approximately INR 19.92 lakhs were found inside the purse of one of the women passengers. Tinlam, aged 37 years, w/o S Jamkhonjang Haokip, r/o vill Chavanghai Veng, Tuinom Part 2 Moreh, Dist-Tengnoupal was apprehended while smuggling the gold. Recovered gold biscuits along with the accused were handed over to Custom Preventive Force, Moreh.
