IMPHAL, JULY 10 (NNN): Tengnoupal Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) apprehended one gold smuggler carrying 4 gold biscuits weighing 664 grams worth approximately Rs 19.92 lakhs from Permanent Vehicle Check Post (PVCP), Khudengthabi, Manipur. According to the Assam Rifles, at around 1:15 pm on July 10, based on specific input received from a reliable source regarding smuggling of gold from Moreh to Imphal, a silver colour Maruti van bearing Regd No MN 06L 9255 was stopped for checking at PVCP, Khudengthabi. While frisking and carrying out thorough checking of the baggage, 4 gold biscuits weighing approximately 664 grams were found inside the purse of one of the women passengers. Tinlam, 37 years, w/o S Jamkhonjang Haokip, of Chavanghai Veng, Tuinom Part 2 Moreh, was apprehended while smuggling the gold, the Assam Rifles said. Recovered gold biscuits along with the apprehendee were handed over to Custom Preventive Force, Moreh, the Assam Rifles added.
