Around 6.67 kg gold was extracted which was moulded into 19 bars
New Delhi:
Customs officials have seized gold worth Rs 2.95 crore, concealed inside body shapers being carried by three passengers, at Delhi airport, an official statement issued on Tuesday said.
The accused were intercepted after they arrived from Sharjah on October 28.
The detailed examination of the baggage and personal search of the passengers resulted in the recovery of seven rectangular-shaped pouches containing chemical paste, appearing to be gold and weighing 7.76 kg in total, which was concealed in the pockets of the body shapers belt kept in the handbag, it said.
Around 6.67 kg gold was extracted from this paste which was moulded into 19 uneven rectangular-shaped bars of gold having a value of Rs 2.95 crore, said the statement issued by the customs.
The gold has been seized and the passengers have been arrested, it said, without sharing further details of the accused.
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India vs England, T20 World Cup, 2nd Semi-final LIVE Updates: Chris Woakes got the wicket of KL Rahul and India are one down after England skipper Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to bowl first in the second semi-final of T20 World Cup at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday. India are featuring an unchanged playing XI, while Mark Wood and Dawid Malan miss out for England due to respective injuries. Philip Salt and Chris Jordan have replaced the two England players. The winner of today’s game will set up a final clash with Pakistan. (LIVE SCORECARD)
England (Playing XI): Jos Buttler(w/c), Alex Hales, Philip Salt, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid
Here are the LIVE Score Updates of the T20 World Cup Match between India and England straight from Adelaide Oval:
13:35 (IST)
India vs England Live: Good over from Stokes!
A four came off the first ball, yet Ben Stokes conceded only 6 runs in the first over. He also missed the outside edges of KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma’s bats. Chris Woakes is set to bowl the next over.
IND 6/0 (1)
13:31 (IST)
India vs England Live: FOUR!
Poor ball from Ben Stokes. It was a short-pitched ball outside off stump and KL Rahul slashed it hard for a four over gully region. It’s a good start for India and Rahul!
IND 4/0 (0.1)
13:30 (IST)
India vs England Live: It’s game time!
Vice-captain KL Rahul takes the strike, captain Rohit Sharma is at the other end. Ok, here is the surprise element from England, Ben Stokes has the new ball in hand. Here we go!
13:24 (IST)
India vs England Live: Back to the game!
Players of both the sides are out in stadium for the national anthems ahead of the crucial semi-final match. England start with their national anthem and that of India will follow. We are just minutes way from the start of the game.
13:22 (IST)
India vs England Live: Opening, a concern for India!
Both the Indian openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma have failed to provide the side a solid start in the tournament so far. The pair added only 7, 11, 23, 11 and 27 in the five matches of the Super 12 stage. While noticeable partnerships have not come so far from the duo, their scoring rate as a pair has also been poor.
England: Jos Buttler(w/c), Alex Hales, Philip Salt, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid
13:05 (IST)
India vs England Live: England opt to bowl vs India
England skipper Jos Buttler has won the toss and opted to bowl first vs India. India are playing with an unchanged XI, while Mark Wood and Dawid Malan miss out due to injuries for England. Philip Salt and Chris Jordan have replaced the English players.
13:02 (IST)
India vs England Live: Rishabh Pant likely to remain in playing XI
Dinesh Karthik was seen helping Rishabh Pant practising with the wicketkeeping gloves minutes ahead of the toss of the match between India and England. This means Pant is likely to remain in the playing XI. Will Karthik continue to make place for him?
12:55 (IST)
India vs England Live: Mark Wood likely to miss this game!
Reports suggest that Mark Wood is set to miss this game due to fitness issues and Chris Jordan will be the player who will replace him in England’s playing XI. If this comes out to be true, this is a major blow to England as Wood provides them the extra-pace in bowling. Read the report in detail HERE
12:39 (IST)
India vs England Live: India vs England in ICC knockouts
Though cricket is one of the most popular sports in both England and India, with both the teams regularly doing well in major events, it might come as a big surprise that the two powerhouses have faced each other only thrice in the knockouts of the ICC events. To know India vs England ICC knockouts record, GO HERE
12:23 (IST)
India vs England Live: Indian players on ground!
The Indian players have arrived on the ground with their practice kits. Hardik Pandya was spotted having some discussion with Virat Kohli, with the like of Arshdeep Singh also walking in the group of the Indian team. We are nearly 30 minutes away from toss. Stay connected, guys!
12:16 (IST)
India vs England Live: When did India last play a T20 WC semi-final?
India’s last T20 World Cup semi-final apperance had come in 2016, where they lost to West Indies. The side was knocked out of the group stage in the following edition – the 2021 T20 World Cup. This time, India have made it to the semi-final for the fourth time. They won the inaugural edition of the mega event in 2007 before losing to Sri Lanka in the 2014 final.
12:09 (IST)
India vs England, 2nd semi-final Live: What could be India’s playing XI?
India gave an opportunity to out-of-favour wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant in their final Super 12 match which was against Zimbabwe. Dinesh Karthik was rested in the game. Will India continue with Pant, or Karthik will be back in the squad? Check out what we think could be India’s playing XI vs England today. CLICK HERE
12:05 (IST)
India vs England, 2nd semi-final Live: Good news!
The sun is out at Adelaide Oval ahead of India vs England match. What looks like at the venue is a promising weather. Hopefully, we are going to see a full 40-over game without any rain delay. Keep your fingers crossed, folks!
11:59 (IST)
India vs England, 2nd semi-final Live: Head-to-head record in T20Is
While India have won 12 T20I matches against England, the Three Lions have emerged victorious on 10 occasions. However, when we talk about the T20 World Cup, in particular, India have won two matches, while England have won one.
11:53 (IST)
11:46 (IST)
India vs England, 2nd semi-final Live: First things first!
How is the weather going to remain today during the game? Will it rain or is it going to be a promising weather? As per the weather forecast, there is 20 percent chance of rain today at the Adelaide Oval. To know about the weather in detail GO HERE
11:32 (IST)
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