In a joint operation by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) Central Intelligence Bureau (CIB) Nagpur and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Nagpur, a smuggler was arrested with 787.86 grams of gold biscuits, valued at approximately Rs. 61,45,308. This action was initiated after specific intelligence was received by DRI’s Senior Intelligence Officer, Mr. Narasimha, regarding gold smuggling on Train No. 12296 Sanghamitra Express.
On receiving information about gold smuggling on Sanghamitra Express, Inspector of the Central Intelligence Bureau (CIB) Nagpur, along with Assistant Sub-Inspectors Rajkumar Bharti and Mukesh Rathore, and team members Ajay Singh, Jasveer Singh, Harvinder Singh, and Shyam Jhadaukar, prepared to conduct a detailed investigation. Three joint teams were formed, led by DRI Nagpur’s Deputy Director Gaurav Meshram and Senior Officer V.L. Narasimha.
Upon arrival of Sanghamitra Express at Platform No. 2, the team launched a search operation on the train. In Coach No. A-1, Seat No. 35, they located a passenger matching the photo provided, identified as being from Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. Upon investigation, 787.86 grams of gold biscuits concealed in his bag were seized.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF), Central Intelligence Bureau (CIB) Nagpur, and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Nagpur teams have successfully completed ‘Operation Satark’ in the national interest, taking decisive action against gold smuggling.