Rs 6 lakh worth of banned tobacco seized at LTT
The operation took place on August 13 after a specific tip-off and sustained surveillance. A vigilance team, along with RPF personnel, conducted an inspection of consignments that arrived by Godan Express train No. 11056, which operates along the Gonda–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) route. The team monitored the unloading of consignments by being present ahead of the train's scheduled arrival.
Their suspicion was drawn towards one consignment booked from Gonda to LTT. The shipment comprised 10 packages weighing 564 kg. The team opened the package in the presence of the Chief Parcel Supervisor and RPF officials to recover 'flavoured chewing tobacco, flavoured pan masala and other banned tobacco products'.
Officials estimated the value of the goods at approximately Rs 6 lakh. The entire consignment was seized and handed over to the RPF for investigation and legal action.
In an official statement, Central Railway said the vigilance team had 'demonstrated an example of alertness, dedication and efficiency,' noting that the department had solved 'numerous such cases' in recent times.
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