Gayaji: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) recovered a gold-coloured metallic object weighing approximately 110 grams from a passenger’s handbag during security screening at Gayaji Airport. The passenger, travelling from Delhi to Kolkata via Gayaji on an IndiGo flight, was later taken into custody by Income Tax officials in Kolkata after failing to produce valid documents for the item.
The object was detected during an X-ray scan at the domestic security hold area before boarding. CISF personnel subsequently inspected the handbag and recovered a biscuit-shaped metallic object.
Officials had not confirmed whether the object was genuine gold or another metal by late last night. Its composition is expected to be established through further investigation.
Income Tax Department Informed
According to the available information, the passenger could not provide valid documentation for the recovered item when questioned by security personnel.
The CISF’s Crime Intelligence Wing alerted Income Tax Department officials in Gayaji and Patna and informed the CISF unit in Kolkata about the recovery.
The passenger was allowed to continue his journey to Kolkata, where Income Tax officials took him into custody for questioning and further investigation.
Passenger From Madhya Pradesh
The passenger is reportedly a resident of Madhya Pradesh and was travelling alone on a scheduled domestic IndiGo flight from Delhi to Kolkata via Gayaji.
Investigating agencies are examining the recovered object to establish its composition and determine the circumstances surrounding its possession. Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.
