Diamonds worth Rs 43.3 million seized at Bagdogra airport, one arrested
Summary
Diamonds worth over Rs69 million were seized at Bagdogra Airport in India, and one person was arrested in a smuggling case involving gemstones allegedly brought via Nepal.
Key Points
- Diamonds worth over Rs69 million were seized at Bagdogra Airport in Siliguri, West Bengal.
- 46 diamonds totaling 808.33 carats were recovered from Deepak Kumar Mehta's luggage.
- The diamonds were allegedly smuggled from Nepal to Siliguri by road before being taken to the airport.
- The arrested man was remanded in judicial custody, with investigations ongoing to identify other suspects and the origin of the diamonds.
