Bid to smuggle gold, foreign forex foiled- The New Indian Specific
CHENNAI: Chennai Air Customs arrested 1 human being and foiled bids to smuggle international forex and gold value Rs 32.55 lakh. Primarily based on a suggestion-off, Nouffar (28) of Ramanathapuram, Sabur Fathima (44) of Chennai and Thilsath (39) of Tiruchy, have been intercepted at the departure terminal though they were proceeding towards stability region to board a Dubai flight.
On assessment of Nouffar’s backpack, a wallet was found from which US $2,800 had been recovered and on more search 2,500 Saudi Riyals, 3,500 Euros and 4,000 Swiss Franc have been uncovered hid in white paper inside, fully valued at Rs 8.86 lakh. He was arrested.
On personal assessment of the females, US $11,000 was uncovered wrapped with adhesive tape inside their underwear and US $6,200 (3,100 every single) had been recovered from handbags. A overall of US $20,000, 2,500 Saudi Riyals, 3,500 Euros and 4,000 Swiss Franc, valued at Rs 21.30 lakh were being seized below Customs Act r/w International Trade Administration Laws, 2015.
In a further circumstance, Mohamed Amsath (33) of Chennai who arrived from Dubai was intercepted at exit. On personalized lookup, one gold paste bundle weighing 260 gm was recovered, which on extraction yielded 220 gm of gold valued Rs 11.25 lakh and same was seized under Customs Act.
Gentleman hacked to demise by gang
Chennai: A 24-calendar year-aged gentleman was chased and hacked to loss of life by a gang in Mogappair on Monday night. The deceased was determined as Pragadesheewaran, a resident of Anna Nagar West. The incident transpired when he was returning household around 11.30 pm. The gang intercepted him on the Justice Rathinavel Pandian Street at Nerkundram and attacked him with billhooks and rods, mentioned the law enforcement. While the passersby aided the person arrive at Kilpauk Healthcare Faculty Clinic, he died close to midday on Tuesday, law enforcement resources mentioned, including that the motive was but to be ascertained. JJ Nagar police have registered a situation and a manhunt is on. ENS