Mystery Powder Panic: Man Nabbed at Jama Masjid Metro Station
A man from Muzaffarnagar with ties to Malaysia was caught at Jama Masjid Metro station carrying 155g of a mysterious gold powder.
A routine security check at the Jama Masjid Metro arrest turned into a high-stakes pursuit when a passenger attempted to flee after a suspicious object was spotted on an X-ray scanner. The incident, which unfolded at one of Delhi's busiest transit hubs, led to the apprehension of a man carrying a mysterious gold-colored substance.
The Great Escape Attempt
The drama began when Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel were monitoring the X-ray baggage inspection system (XBIS). As the passenger's bags passed through, operators noticed a dense, unidentified object that looked out of place. Sensing detection, the man immediately tried to bolt toward the exit gate, but the alert CISF personnel were quicker, intercepting and apprehending him before he could vanish into the crowd.
The Hidden Cargo
The suspect, identified as Mohd. Shuaib, a resident of Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, was handed over to the Delhi Police. When ASI Masum Raza arrived at the scene and conducted a thorough search of Shuaib's belongings, officials discovered a startling find: approximately 155 grams of a gold powder-like substance.
The substance had been cleverly concealed inside an undergarment, which was tucked away in his backpack to avoid detection.
International Ties and Conflicting Stories
During the preliminary interrogation, the investigation took an international turn. Shuaib revealed that he lives in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where he is employed in the textile industry. He further disclosed that his wife and two children are Malaysian citizens.
According to the police, Shuaib claimed he arrived in Delhi on October 16 and had been staying at a hotel named Wasir in the Jama Masjid area. On the day of his arrest, he told officials he was using the metro to travel to Lajpat Nagar.
The Mystery of the Gold Powder
The recovery of the unidentified powder triggered a series of bureaucratic and forensic hurdles:
- Customs Involvement: Police initially contacted Customs authorities to take legal action, but the department stated the matter did not fall within their jurisdiction.
- Narcotics Scare: Suspecting the powder might be a dangerous narcotic or psychotropic substance, the police sent the sample to the Narcotics Department.
- The Result: After examination, the Narcotics Department confirmed that the substance was not a narcotic.
Legal Consequences
Despite the powder not being a drug, Shuaib found himself in deep legal trouble. He was unable to provide any documentary proof of ownership for the substance, nor could he offer a satisfactory explanation as to why he was carrying 155 grams of a mysterious gold powder concealed in his clothing.
Consequently, legal proceedings have been initiated against him under the Delhi Police Act at the Supreme Court Metro Police Station.