Patna, Oct 9
In a major breakthrough, the Railway Police in Gaya seized two kilograms of smuggled gold worth approximately Rs 2 crore from a passenger aboard the Howrah-Kalka Mail on Thursday.
According to Rajesh Kumar Singh, SHO of GRP Police Station Gaya Junction, the gold was recovered during a routine inspection of the 12311 Up Howrah-Kalka Mail, which was stationed at Gaya Junction.
Authorities have stepped up inspections at Gaya Junction following the model code of conduct imposed in Bihar after the announcement of the Assembly elections, to curb illegal movements of cash, liquor, and valuables.
According to officials, the liquor, valued at around Rs 15 lakh, was being smuggled from Punjab to Samastipur and was cleverly hidden under a bed to avoid detection.