Kolkata, Aug 6
The Border Security Force (BSF) arrested a smuggler and seized gold worth Rs 62.68 lakh along the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB) in the North 24-Parganas district of West Bengal.
This is the fourth gold seizure by the BSF along the IBB in the last few days.
According to him, the BSF jawans displayed marvellous alertness by reacting to the situation in record time. The intelligence inputs were received by the company commander at 6 am, and the troops were in position by 6.30 am.
It has come to light that a network of local contacts was to be used to smuggle the gold to its ultimate destination. The prompt action by the troops not only foiled the smuggling attempt but also traced many links of the entire network. The matter is being investigated further, the official said.
He praised the efforts of the BSF’s intelligence network and the jawans and appealed to the border population to share information about gold smuggling through the 'Seema Sathi' helpline number 14419. They can also send voice or text messages to the WhatsApp number 9903472227. Those providing credible information will be suitably rewarded, he said, and their identities will be kept a secret.