ITBP Seizes 108 kg Gold Bars Near India-China Border in Ladakh

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) made a significant bust by seizing 108 gold bars weighing 108.060 kgs and arresting two individuals near the India-China border in Eastern Ladakh. The operation took place on July 9 during a Long Range Patrolling mission in the Southern Sub Sector, covering areas such as Chismule, Narbula top, Zakle, and Zakla.

The ITBP team was deployed to check infiltration and smuggling attempts along the border. According to the ITBP, the patrolling team encountered two suspicious persons with mules near Sirigaple, one km away from the International Border. The suspects, Tenzin Targy (40) and Tsering Chamba (69), initially claimed to be collecting medicinal plants but were found with a large quantity of gold and other items.

The arrested individuals and the seized gold bars have been handed over to customs authorities for further investigation. The ITBP has tightened vigilance along the border to prevent such illegal activities. Besides the gold bars, two mobiles, one binocular, some Chinese food items, and other tools were also seized from the suspects.

This significant seizure highlights the ITBP’s commitment to securing India’s borders and preventing smuggling attempts. The investigation is ongoing to uncover the source and intended destination of the seized gold.