Acting on specific intelligence, troops of the 146 Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) deployed at the Charbhadra Forward Border Outpost along the India–Bangladesh international border successfully foiled a major gold smuggling attempt. During the operation, BSF personnel recovered eight gold biscuits that had been hidden in a field near the border. The seized gold weighed a total of 832.550 grams and is valued at approximately ₹1.09 crore in the international market.
According to the information received, BSF troops at the Charbhadra Forward Border Outpost of the 146th Battalion were alerted that certain miscreants had hidden suspicious items near the fields with the intent of smuggling them across the border. Acting on the intelligence input, the BSF conducted an extensive and well-coordinated search operation in the suspected area. During the search, the troops spotted a patch of grass that appeared unusually piled up, arousing their suspicion.When the area was dug up, eight gold biscuits wrapped in red cloth were found hidden underneath. The recovered gold was immediately seized and brought to the border outpost for further legal action.
It is noteworthy that due to the BSF’s strong intelligence network and prompt action, this smuggling attempt was foiled in time. Although the smugglers involved in this smuggling attempt have not yet been identified, BSF is continuing to investigate the matter seriously.
The seized gold has been handed over to the concerned department for further proceedings.
The Public Relations Officer of the BSF South Bengal Frontier confirmed the gold smuggling incident and stated that BSF through its strong intelligence network and vigilant personnel, maintains strict surveillance on all types of illegal activities along the India-Bangladesh border. He urged border residents to report any information related to gold smuggling to the BSF’s Seema Sathi helpline number 14419 or via WhatsApp or voice message on 9903472227. A suitable reward will be given for providing credible information and the informant’s identity will be kept confidential.
