Goa, Nov. 5 -- Police in Bhatkal, Uttara Kannada, have seized 32 gold bangles weighing 401 grams and Rs.50 lakh in cash from a Mumbai-Mangaluru private bus during a routine inspection.

According to officials, the valuables were concealed inside a suitcase disguised as a sweet box, raising suspicions during the check. The items have been confiscated, and a detailed investigation is underway to trace their source and intended destination.

Authorities are probing possible links to smuggling or hawala operations, and further action will be taken based on the outcome of the inquiry.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Herald Goa....