The Border Security Force (BSF) intercepted a major smuggling operation, confiscating 2.180 kilograms of gold valued at ₹1.71 crore near the Indo-Bangladesh border in Tripura’s Sepahijala district. The seizure was made by the vigilant 81 Battalion near Border Out Post N C Nagar.
Acting on specific intelligence, BSF personnel set up an ambush along the International Border. Suspicious activity was detected near the border fence, but the suspected smugglers fled under the cover of dense vegetation and darkness. Despite their escape, BSF troops conducted a meticulous search and recovered gold bars, biscuits, and nuts collectively weighing 2.180 kilograms.
The recovered gold has been handed over to Customs authorities for further investigation and legal action. A BSF spokesperson stated, “This operation underscores the BSF’s unwavering dedication to securing India’s borders and thwarting illegal cross-border activities.” The confiscation is one of the largest gold recoveries along the Indo-Bangladesh border in recent years, emphasizing the critical role of the BSF in combating smuggling and safeguarding national interests.
