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Crime
Rajasthan Police Seize Two Suspicious Parachute Containers Worth Up to ₹1 Crore at Sirhohi
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 06:31 PM
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Police and the Directorate of State Transport confiscated two parachute rig containers at Aburod, Sirhohi, valued between ₹40 lakh and ₹1 crore, with no ownership documents found.
Police officers, assisted by the Directorate of State Transport (DST), carried out a raid at the Manpur airstrip in Aburod, Sirhohi, and seized two containers that appeared to hold parachute rigs. The operation was part of a broader probe into suspicious aviation‑related equipment.
Preliminary assessments place the market value of the seized items between ₹40 lakh and ₹1 crore. Investigators noted that none of the containers were accompanied by legitimate ownership or customs clearance papers, raising concerns about their origin.
Authorities have opened an inquiry into a possible connection with South Africa, as hinted by intelligence inputs. The police are now tracing the supply chain and examining whether the equipment was intended for illicit use or smuggling.
The seizure underscores heightened vigilance by Rajasthan law‑enforcement agencies against unauthorized aviation gear, and further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Preliminary assessments place the market value of the seized items between ₹40 lakh and ₹1 crore. Investigators noted that none of the containers were accompanied by legitimate ownership or customs clearance papers, raising concerns about their origin.
Authorities have opened an inquiry into a possible connection with South Africa, as hinted by intelligence inputs. The police are now tracing the supply chain and examining whether the equipment was intended for illicit use or smuggling.
The seizure underscores heightened vigilance by Rajasthan law‑enforcement agencies against unauthorized aviation gear, and further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.