BSF busts smuggler with gold biscuits at Bangladesh border

New Delhi, Aug 31: The Border Security Force ( BSF ) has apprehended a smuggler red handed with 6 gold biscuits in Murshidabad district, along Bangladesh border. The total weight of the seized gold biscuits is 699.47 gm.

According to the officials, the total weight of the seized gold biscuits is 699.47 gm and the Indian market value is approximately Rs. 36.3 Lakh. The smuggler was taking these biscuits from a Bangladeshi smuggler but was nabbed by officers on duty. The apprehended smuggler was identified as Shamim Sheikh of Murshidabad.

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During preliminary interrogation, apprehended smuggler Shamim Sheikh revealed that he had taken these biscuits from a Bangladeshi smuggler Obai in a black bag. The seized biscuits and the apprehended smuggler have been handed over to Custom Office, Aurangabad, for further legal action.

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Virendra Kumar, Officiating Commanding Officer of 115 Battalion said, "Our jawans are committed to completely stopping smuggling in the area. It has been possible to stop smuggling in the area only due to vigilance and understanding of the jawans."