Golden Seizure: The Unclaimed SUV Mystery in Bhopal

Authorities in Bhopal seized 52 kg of gold bars and over Rs 11 crore in cash from an abandoned SUV, following a tip-off. The total value of the seizure is Rs 52 crore. Ongoing investigations aim to uncover ownership, with connections to real estate under scrutiny.

The Income Tax department, along with local police, has seized 52 kg of gold bars and over Rs 11 crore in cash from a forsaken SUV in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. An official disclosed this on Friday in the wake of continual crackdowns by the department in the city.

Authorities acted on a Thursday night tip-off about an abandoned vehicle packed with bags on Kushalpura Road, prompting a police team to the site. Deputy Commissioner of Police Priyanka Shukla told PTI that the vehicle, an Innova Crysta, appeared unclaimed for a significant period, leading to the discovery of the valuable contents.

The SUV, registered under MP-07 and linked to one Chandan Singh Gaur from Gwalior, met its fate as the I-T department further investigates. Director General of Income Tax (Investigation) Satish K Goyal stated the confiscation tally at Rs 52 crore, with inquiries ongoing to determine ownership, amidst suspicions tied to real estate dealings.

(With inputs from agencies.)