Surat, June 16: A Dubai-bound Indian passenger was apprehended by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel at the Surat airport for allegedly concealing raw diamonds worth more than ₹ 2 crore, officials said on Sunday.

A senior CISF officer said the passenger Sanjaybhai Moradiya was intercepted around 8:30 am on Saturday when he was undergoing security frisking at the airport before taking an Indigo airlines international flight. Kulwinder Kaur Suspended: CISF Suspends Constable Who Slapped Kangana Ranaut at Chandigarh Airport.

Passenger Caught With Raw Diamonds at Surat Airport

The passenger was first subjected to a partial pat down search followed by a full body frisking, leading to the recovery of a total 1,092 gms of raw or unpolished diamonds hidden in his ankle socks and undergarments, he added. Delhi: CISF Foils Attempt To Smuggle Medicines Worth Rs 52 Lakh at IGI Airport, Three Arrested (See Pic).

The passenger has been handed over to the Customs department authorities for further investigation. The recovered diamonds have been valued at ₹ 2.19 crore, the officer said.