DRI seizes gold worth Rs 1.3 crore; four NRI passengers from Dubai held

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November 25, 2020

Bengaluru, Nov 25: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials arrested a gang of four persons and seized gold worth Rs 1.3 cr from them in Bengaluru Kempegowda international airport.

DRI officials said on Wednesday that they have tip off that gold smuggling , officials arrested four persons travalled from Dubai to bangaluru and it was surprise that they have smuggling the gold which was found in a TV speaker box.

Officials said that three from Tamil Nadu and one from West Bengal.

They have arrived in the airport from Dubai and three of them carrying LED tv sets and another one carrying other electronic goods. Officials suspected and search upon them the gold biscuits were found in the t v sets. It was also suspected that they have involved in gold smuggling in Tamil Nadu also and besides they have international contacts. Officials claimed after the lockdown relaxation this is the highest smuggling.

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April 7,2025

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Mangaluru, Apr 7: In a chilling and heart-wrenching turn of events from Nadugallu in Nalakuru village of Sullia taluk in Dakshina Kannada, a mother and son’s desperate act to end their lives has left a community in disbelief. The duo allegedly consumed rodent poison in a joint suicide attempt, resulting in the son’s death and leaving the mother in a critical condition.

The deceased has been identified as 32-year-old Nithin, son of Kushalappa Gowda of Derappajjanamane, Nalakuru. His mother, Sulochana, is currently battling for her life in a hospital. According to sources, the incident took place three days ago, with both victims falling severely ill by the morning of April 6.

Nithin, an ITI diploma holder, had been managing his family's agricultural land. He had married Deeksha, a guest lecturer at a local college, about a year ago. At the time of the tragic incident, Deeksha was reportedly staying at her parental home. During her absence, Nithin and Sulochana allegedly consumed poison in what is believed to be a premeditated act.

Well-known in the village for his kind demeanor and strong social ties, Nithin’s untimely death has cast a shadow of grief and shock across the local community. His father, Kushalappa Gowda, is also said to be ailing.

The Subrahmanya police have registered a case and initiated an investigation to uncover the circumstances leading to this devastating event.

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