Mangalore : A customs officials at Bajpe airport assaulted a passenger from Muscat who arrived by Air India Express on August 20.
The victim is identified as Ismail (24), resident of Munnur village, son of late Hassanabba,who was stopped by the customs officials at the Bajpe airport for he was carrying 35.51 grams of gold and asked to pay Rs.10,000 as a fine. When he refused to pay the amount they assaulted him.
Ismail works in Muskat since two years as a sales person. He has been admitted to SCS hospital after being injured.
Kadri police have registered the case.