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CISF nabs man carrying gold paste at Delhi Metro

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The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) apprehended a man carrying an unidentified semi-solid substance suspected to be gold paste at the Delhi Metro station. CCTV footage shows the man collecting his bag from the X-ray baggage scanner and fleeing through the women's frisking enclosure. The recovered substance, weighing around 155 grams, was concealed in a stitched portion of an undergarment kept inside his bag.

Key points

  • The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) apprehended a man carrying an unidentified s…: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) apprehended a man carrying an unidentified semi-solid substance suspected to be gold paste at the Delhi Metro station.
  • CCTV footage shows the man collecting his bag from the X-ray baggage scanner and fleeing…: CCTV footage shows the man collecting his bag from the X-ray baggage scanner and fleeing through the women's frisking enclosure.
  • The recovered substance, weighing around 155 grams, was concealed in a stitched portion o…: The recovered substance, weighing around 155 grams, was concealed in a stitched portion of an undergarment kept inside his bag.

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Watch: Dramatic CISF jawan chase inside Delhi Metro station

The CCTV footage begins with CISF personnel checking passengers at the station. After being frisked, the man collects his bag from the X-ray baggage scanner and suddenly runs towards the exit, passing through the women's frisking enclosure.vA CISF jawan notices him fleeing and immediately gives chase. He throws aside the metal detector he is carrying and follows the man towards the exit.The man takes the escalator while the jawan runs up the stairs in an attempt to intercept him. The pursuit ends near Gate No. 1, where the jawan catches the man. Another CISF personnel joins him, and the two bring the man back inside the station.

Suspected gold paste concealed in bag

According to the CISF, the man was allegedly carrying an unidentified semi-solid substance suspected to be gold paste. The material, weighing around 155 grams, was reportedly concealed in a stitched portion of an undergarment kept inside his bag. The CISF handed him over to the local police for further investigation.A Delhi Police assistant sub-inspector reached the station and took custody of the man and the recovered substance. Police identified him as Mohammad Shuaib Alam.

What did the man tell police?

As per PTI report, during preliminary questioning, Alam allegedly told police that he lived in Malaysia and worked in the textile sector. He also said he had arrived in Delhi on October 16 and stayed at a hotel in the Jama Masjid area, a senior police officer said. Police subsequently sent the substance for examination to the narcotics department. The tests established that it was not a narcotic substance, according to the police account.However, Alam allegedly failed to produce documents establishing ownership of the material or offer a satisfactory explanation for possessing it. Police have initiated legal proceedings against him under the Delhi Police Act. The investigation will determine the nature and ownership of the substance recovered at the metro station.

Original source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

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