Directorate of Revenue Intelligence vs Alleged Pakistan-origin rock salt smuggling network

Updates

1. Arrest14 Oct 2026

   DRI Busts Alleged Illegal Import Of 7,311 Tonnes Of Pakistan-Origin Rock Salt Worth ₹30 Crore Routed Via Sri Lanka; 4 Arrested

   The DRI detected the alleged illegal import of 7,311 tonnes of Pakistan-origin rock salt worth around Rs 30 crore, routed through Sri Lanka using fabricated trade documents. The agency seized five containers carrying 140 tonnes of salt at Kandla Port and Rs 20.96 lakh in sales proceeds. Four people were arrested.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Officials arrested four people for allegedly smuggling a large shipment of rock salt into the country.

   Who:

   The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence is the investigating agency and the four individuals are the accused.

   When:

   Reported on 14 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Gujarat.

   Why:

   The accused are allegedly involved in illegally importing rock salt from Pakistan by routing it through Sri Lanka.

   What it means:

   The agency has taken the accused into custody to further investigate the illegal import scheme.

   Free Press Journal
2. News14 Oct 2026

   73 lakh kg of Pakistan's rock salt worth Rs 30 crore smuggling racket busted

   The DRI uncovered 295 containers of Pakistan-origin rock salt routed through Sri Lanka and arrested four people. The forged paperwork allegedly helped the network circumvent India's ban on Pakistani goods.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A smuggling ring moving rock salt from Pakistan was uncovered.

   Who:

   The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence is the investigating agency.

   When:

   Reported on 14 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Gujarat.

   Why:

   The agency found people allegedly smuggling salt to avoid taxes or import rules.

   What it means:

   The agency has stopped the illegal movement of these goods.

   India Today