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Surat Trader Allegedly Stolen of Gold Worth Rs 1.95 Cr and AED 1.28 Lakh at Mumbai Airport

A Surat-based textile trader returning from Dubai was allegedly robbed of 1.5 kg gold worth about Rs 1.95 crore and AED 1.28 lakh in cash at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, police said Friday.

Police officials said on Friday that a Surat-based textile trader, who had just returned from Dubai, was allegedly robbed at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai.

According to the report, the suspect(s) took approximately 1.5 kg of gold valued at roughly Rs 1.95 crore, along with cash amounting to AED 1.28 lakh (about Rs 33.35 lakh).

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The incident is being investigated by airport security and local police, who have not disclosed any arrests or identified the perpetrators at this stage.

Why This Matters

The theft of high‑value gold and cash at a major international airport highlights potential gaps in security protocols for high‑net‑worth travelers and could prompt tighter checks on luggage and cash declarations, affecting merchants and frequent flyers who move valuable assets across borders.

Reporting based on verified dispatches from Kashmir Observer. View primary release ↗
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