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Afghan Consul General resigns after gold smuggling incident

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Updated on: 06 May,2024 06:40 AM IST  |  Mumbai
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The diplomat who enjoys immunity was allowed to leave after being intercepted by the police at Mumbai airport

Afghan Consul General resigns after gold smuggling incident

Zakia Wardak was apprehended by DRI officials last week. Pic/X

Key Highlights

  1. Zakia Wardak tendered her resignation on Saturday
  2. This came after DRI in Mumbai intercepted her last week with 25 kg of gold
  3. The gold bars were concealed in her customised jacket

Zakia Wardak, the Consul General of Afghanistan, tendered her resignation on Saturday, citing “unfair targeting” and accusations of “defamation.” This came after the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Mumbai intercepted her last week at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport with 25 kg of gold, valued at over R18 crore, allegedly smuggled. Wardak shared her resignation statement on ‘X’ on Saturday.

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