New Delhi: Two officials of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) got injured while trying to chase gold smugglers outside Karipur airport. Three people have been arrested in connection with the case.
Gold in compound form weighing 4.3 kg was recovered from the vehicle. While chasing the smugglers their car rammed into the bike of DRI officials however, the car lost control and smashed into a tree.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman appreciated the dedication of the team and said that she has directed to ensure complete medical care for DRI officials.
“Appreciate the dedication with which the team is working in these challenging times. Have directed Secretary, DoR to ensure complete medical care is extended. Kudos for the commitment shown,” she tweeted.
Appreciate the dedication with which the team is working in these challenging times. Have directed Secretary, DoR to ensure complete medical care is extended. Kudos for the commitment shown. https://t.co/VvPRkLiwHe
— Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) September 6, 2020