Amritsar, Aug. 4 -- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel foiled an alleged attempt to smuggle foreign currency at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport after detecting USD 31,500 (approximately Rs.30 lakh) concealed in the undergarments of a departing passenger during security screening.

The passenger, who failed to produce valid documents for possessing and carrying the currency, was handed over to the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) along with the recovered cash for further investigation and legal action, the CISF said.

"The vigilance, alertness and professionalism of CISF personnel at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, Amritsar, led to the detection of USD 31,500 (approximately Rs.30 lakh) conc...