A man was detained by the Border Security Force (BSF) after gold biscuits worth nearly Rs 1 crore were seized from him while he was attempting to smuggle them from Bangladesh into India. The interception took place along the India–Bangladesh border in West Bengal’s Nadia district as part of a targeted operation based on specific intelligence inputs.
The operation was carried out by personnel of the 32nd Battalion under the South Bengal Frontier on the morning of December 30. Acting on information about suspected smuggling activity, BSF troops intensified surveillance in a sensitive border area. At around 9.15 am, they spotted a man moving suspiciously close to the international border fence.
When challenged by the security personnel, the suspect attempted to flee but was quickly chased down and apprehended. A search conducted on the spot led to the recovery of six gold biscuits weighing a total of 700 grams. The seized gold is estimated to be worth around Rs 1 crore based on current market rates.
During preliminary questioning, the accused, an Indian national, admitted that the gold had been handed over to him by a Bangladeshi operative from across the border. He revealed that he was acting as a courier and was supposed to deliver the consignment to another contact inside India in exchange for a commission.
Officials said the seizure represents a significant blow to cross-border smuggling networks, especially at a time when gold prices are at record highs, crossing Rs 1.35 lakh per 10 grams. The detained individual, along with the recovered gold, has been handed over to the concerned customs and investigative authorities for further legal action.
