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Kerala gold smuggling case: Probe team's 10 customs officials get transfer orders

Ten of the key investigative officers have been given transfer orders triggering another controversy in the Kerala gold smuggling case
 


Kochi: In a new twist to the Kerala gold smuggling case, 10 customs officials have been given transfer orders. Kochi customs commissioner Muhammad Yousuf has transferred the officers to various units.

According to reports, the order has been issued without the knowledge of lead investigating officer Sumith Kumar. He has expressed strong objection over the transfer orders to the higher officers.

Questioning this order, Sumith expressed objection to his higher officials. Following the reaction, the transfer order has been frozen but not withdrawn.