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The ongoing probe into the escape of 30 suspected gold smugglers from Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport revealed shocking details. Two groups of smugglers, one from Sharjah and the other from Bangkok, arrived on April 1 carrying gold and banned cigarettes worth crores. Despite a tip-off from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, the smugglers managed to evade customs officials at the airport. The incident has raised concerns about lax security measures and disparate treatment between different groups of smugglers. The customs department is now preparing to lodge a complaint with the CISF for the escape of the smugglers and the failure to prevent it.
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The incident at Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport has brought to light the alarming issue of smuggling operations being conducted right under the nose of airport authorities. The escape of 30 suspected gold smugglers from the airport on April 1 has raised serious questions about the efficiency of security measures in place.
According to reports, a total of 61 smugglers from two different groups arrived at the airport on the same day – one group from Sharjah and the other from Bangkok. The Sharjah group, consisting of 36 members, was detained for carrying gold and cigarettes worth a staggering Rs 3.3 crore. On the other hand, the group from Bangkok, which included 25 suspected smugglers, managed to evade security checks and left the airport without any hindrance.
What is particularly concerning is the fact that the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) had alerted the airport authorities about both groups prior to their arrival. Despite this, the Sharjah group was able to outsmart the customs officials and escape, with only six members being apprehended.
The Customs department is now planning to file a complaint with the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) over the alleged negligence of its staff at the airport. The laxity shown by the security personnel in allowing the Bangkok group to pass through unchecked has raised eyebrows and prompted an urgent review of security protocols.
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A senior officer involved in the investigation expressed dismay over the disparate treatment meted out to the two groups of smugglers. It was revealed that many of the passengers from Chennai, who were part of the Bangkok group, have a history of being involved in smuggling activities and have been detained on multiple occasions in the past.
The incident has exposed significant loopholes in the system and highlighted the urgent need for stricter enforcement of security measures at airports across the country. The authorities must conduct a thorough investigation into the matter and take necessary steps to prevent such incidents from reoccurring in the future.
The escape of the suspected gold smugglers from Lucknow airport serves as a wake-up call for the authorities to tighten security measures and plug loopholes that could be exploited by criminal elements. It is imperative that swift and decisive action be taken to ensure the safety and security of airports and prevent illegal activities from taking place under the guise of legitimate travel.