Gold-Silver Smuggling Attempt Foiled at Tatanagar Station

RPF Detains Two Passengers with Festival Ornaments Amid Election Security Checks

Key Points:

* Two passengers caught with gold, silver items on Gitanjali Express at Tatanagar

* RPF alerts District Election Department due to upcoming assembly polls

* Recovery includes Lakshmi-Ganesh coins, silver items and substantial cash

JAMSHEDPUR – RPF officials apprehended two passengers carrying festival-related precious metals at Tatanagar station during heightened election security measures.

The RPF personnel noticed suspicious behavior from two travelers arriving on the Gitanjali Express from Howrah.

Meanwhile, authorities immediately informed the District Election Department about the detention.

In addition, security forces discovered various religious items including Lakshmi-Ganesh coins and silver utensils.

Moreover, a substantial amount of cash was found during the search operation.

Furthermore, a local goldsmith was summoned to evaluate the seized items.

However, the suspects allegedly planned to sell these items during the upcoming Diwali festivities.

On the other hand, stringent monitoring continues at key locations due to the upcoming assembly elections.

Meanwhile, officials are maintaining silence as investigations proceed.