In all probability for the primary time in its historical past, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has seized over 108 gold bars weighing a complete of 108 kilograms. The smuggled gold was confiscated from the possession of two suspects within the Ladakh Sector. An ITBP official confirmed to Zee Information that this seizure marks the most important in ITBP’s historical past. He said that each suspects can be handed over to the Customs Division after questioning.
Concerning the operation, ITBP officers earlier disclosed particulars at a press convention in Leh.
“On July 9, 2024, round 01:30/02:00 PM, the 21st Battalion of ITBP launched a Lengthy-Vary Patrolling (LRP) operation within the border areas of Southern and Sub Sector in Japanese Ladakh (particularly within the common space of Chismule, Narbula high, Zakle, and Zakla) to counter infiltration and smuggling actions, that are heightened throughout the summer time season. There have been additionally some intelligence inputs about smuggling actions close to Sirigaple, Ladakh,” it stated.
An ITBP official said that in patrolling, two suspects have been noticed within the space. Initially, they claimed to be amassing medicinal crops, however upon additional questioning and a search of their tent, a big amount of gold was found. The recoveries included:
108 Worldwide Gold Bars weighing 108.060 kilograms
2 cellphones
1 binocular
Chinese language meals gadgets
2 knives
2 ponies, and different gadgets.
The official recognized the suspects as Tenzin Targy, 40 years previous, and Tsering Chamba, 69 years previous, each residents of Hanley village in Ladakh.
The official additional talked about that each suspects have been arrested, questioned, and primarily based on their statements, one other suspected particular person was apprehended. He added that the suspects tried to evade seize and flee, however their efforts have been thwarted by the patrolling celebration.
In keeping with the official, the operation was carried out by the 21st Battalion of ITBP with lively assist from the Ladakh and Srinagar Sectors.
