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Border Smuggling Shock: Minor Boy Caught with 11 Gold Biscuits Worth ₹1.64 Crore

The Border Security Force has made a shocking discovery along the India-Bangladesh border. A minor boy was apprehended carrying 11 gold biscuits worth ₹1.64 crore in a carefully planned smuggling operation. What's particularly concerning is that the boy revealed his own mother sent him to deliver the illegal consignment. This case highlights how smuggling networks are now exploiting children to avoid detection by border security forces.

Key Points: BSF Apprehends Minor with Gold Biscuits at India-Bangladesh Border

  • Minor boy caught with 11 gold biscuits weighing 1,286 grams
  • Gold valued at approximately ₹1.64 crore in smuggling attempt
  • Boy claimed his mother sent him to deliver the contraband
  • BSF launched search for mother and smuggling network members
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BSF apprehends minor with 11 gold biscuits along India-Bangladesh border

BSF catches minor boy smuggling 11 gold biscuits worth ₹1.64 crore along India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal, exposing new smuggling tactics using children.

"This recovery once again underscores the alertness, professionalism, and commitment of BSF troops in curbing cross-border smuggling - BSF Official"

Kolkata, Oct 23

The Border Security Force (BSF) has apprehended a minor boy with 11 gold biscuits along the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB) in the North 24-Parganas district of West Bengal.

The incident has brought to light how smugglers are now using minors as couriers to evade arrest.

"Troops of the 143 Bn BSF, South Bengal Frontier, deployed at the Bithari Border Outpost, had received intelligence inputs of an attempt to smuggle gold in their area of jurisdiction. During checks, they came across an Indian minor carrying a briefcase. During a search, a black packet with the 11 gold biscuits were found in his possession," a senior BSF official said.

According to an official, the weight of the seized gold is 1,286.17 grams. It is valued at around Rs 1.64 crore.

During questioning, the boy said that he is a resident of Daharkanda village in the Swarupnagar police station area of North 24-Parganas. He also said that he had been sent by his mother to deliver the packet to a designated point.

The boy has been handed over to concerned authorities, along with the gold, for further legal processing. A search has been launched for the boy's mother and others involved in the racket.

"This recovery once again underscores the alertness, professionalism, and commitment of BSF troops in curbing cross-border smuggling along the India–Bangladesh border, despite attempts by criminal networks to exploit minors for such illegal activities," the official said.

While stating that the BSF personnel are fully capable of preventing all kinds of illegal activities along the border, he urged the border population to report any information regarding gold smuggling or other crimes to ensure peace in the area.

"They can call the Seema Sathi Helpline Number 14419 or send a WhatsApp text or voice message to 9903472227. Those providing credible information would be suitably rewarded and their identities kept confidential," he said.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great job by BSF! 1.64 crore worth of gold seized is a massive catch. These smuggling networks are getting creative, but our forces are smarter. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Arjun K
This shows how poverty drives people to desperate measures in border areas. While smuggling is wrong, we need to address the root causes - lack of employment and opportunities in these regions.
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Sarah B
The Seema Sathi Helpline is a good initiative, but I wonder how many people in remote border villages actually know about it. More awareness campaigns needed in local languages.
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Vikram M
Gold smuggling through Bangladesh border has been going on for decades. The real masterminds are never caught - only small fish like this poor boy. System needs to go after the big players.
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Kavya N
Imagine the pressure on that child! Carrying 1.64 crore worth of gold. Hope the authorities handle his case sensitively since he's a minor and probably didn't understand the gravity of his actions.

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