The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has intercepted a passenger allegedly attempting to smuggle foreign currency worth approximately Rs 30 lakh at Amritsar airport during pre-embarkation security checks. The passenger, along with the seized currency, has been handed over to the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) for further investigation.

The incident took place during routine security screening in the Security Hold Area (SHA) before the passenger was scheduled to board a domestic flight to Delhi, with an onward international connection to Bangkok.