The Northeast of India, bordering Myanmar, has evolved into a significant gold smuggling corridor. Officials highlight that this region is no longer just a simple border entry but functions as an organised transit network facilitating illicit gold movement.
On June 29, Guwahati police made their largest-ever single gold seizure, recovering 37 kilograms of 24-carat gold bars worth around ₹55 crore from a rented house.
Instead, police arrested Akshay Parsuram Bansode, a 32-year-old man from Maharashtra. According to investigators, Bansode had been living in the city for nearly two months disguised as a physically disabled beggar to avoid suspicion while allegedly smuggling the gold.
