Actor Dulquer Salmaan Petitions Kerala High Court for Release of Seized Luxury Vehicle in Customs Smuggling Investigation

Sep 27, 2025 01:18 am CST

Actor Dulquer Salmaan has approached the Kerala High Court seeking the release of his 2004 Land Rover Defender seized during customs raids targeting smuggled luxury vehicles from Bhutan. Salmaan claims legitimate purchase and proper documentation, while authorities have seized 36 high-end cars in "Operation Numkhor" that allegedly revealed connections to gold smuggling, drug trafficking, and potential terrorist funding.