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Crime
Man flees Delhi Metro security, 155 g gold powder seized from his undergarment
✍️ India Today
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 02:32 AM
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During a routine security check at a Delhi Metro station, a man ran away and was later found to be carrying 155 grams of gold powder hidden in his undergarment.
Delhi police reported that a male passenger attempted to evade a standard security screening at a metro station on Tuesday. Security personnel noticed his suspicious behavior and raised an alarm, prompting the man to sprint away from the checkpoint.
The man was apprehended shortly after by a team of metro security staff and police officers. A thorough search of his clothing revealed a concealed pouch containing approximately 155 grams of gold powder, which was hidden in his undergarment.
Authorities have opened an investigation into the incident, treating it as a potential attempt to smuggle precious metal. The gold powder has been seized as evidence, and the suspect is currently in police custody pending further questioning.
Metro officials reiterated the importance of compliance with security protocols, emphasizing that such measures are vital for passenger safety and to prevent illicit activities on the network.
The case is being handled under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, with the investigation ongoing.
The man was apprehended shortly after by a team of metro security staff and police officers. A thorough search of his clothing revealed a concealed pouch containing approximately 155 grams of gold powder, which was hidden in his undergarment.
Authorities have opened an investigation into the incident, treating it as a potential attempt to smuggle precious metal. The gold powder has been seized as evidence, and the suspect is currently in police custody pending further questioning.
Metro officials reiterated the importance of compliance with security protocols, emphasizing that such measures are vital for passenger safety and to prevent illicit activities on the network.
The case is being handled under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, with the investigation ongoing.