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Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) detained Krunal Pandeya at Mumbai Airport

Indian Cricketer Krunal Pandya has been detained by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence for allegedly being in possession of undisclosed gold and other valuables

Sentinel Digital Desk

Mumbai: Indian Cricketer Krunal Pandya on Thursday has been detained by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) at Mumbai International Airport for allegedly being in possession of undisclosed gold and other valuables while returning from UAE .

Mumbai Indians all rounder Krunal Pandeya was returning from Dubai after playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.

As per the media report, Indian government allows all male passengers coming back to India from other place to carry gold jewellery up to 20 grams and not costing more than Rs 50,000 as a duty-free allowance. While a female is allowed to carry gold upto 40 grams, whose value must not exceed Rs 1,00,000.

Krunal was part of the Mumbai Indians team which won its record fifth IPL title defeating Delhi Capitals in the final match in Dubai on November 10.