Manipur’s Divide
The ethnic tensions in Manipur between the Kuki-Zo tribes and the Meitei community have brought the state's governance under intense scrutiny.
Twelve gold bars weighing around 19.95 kg were seized by Customs officials here today, a department official said.
The gold bars were found concealed in a vehicle plying between Imphal and Jiribam around this morning, Custom Division SP N Meiraba said.
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The seized gold bars valued at about Rs 5.9 crore, he said adding that the gold bars were brought from Myanmar.
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Acting on a tip off, the vehicle was intercepted at Yumlembam locality in Imphal West district and the driver Md Nazimuddin was taken to custody for investigation.
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