Shashi Tharoor's PA Shiv Kumar arrested for smuggling gold at Delhi Airport

Customs officials on Wednesday arrested Shiv Kumar, the personal assistant to Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, after he was caught smuggling gold at Delhi airport.

According to sources, Kumar was apprehended while receiving gold from a person who had returned from an international tour.

The police have launched an investigation into the matter, and more details are awaited.


Meanwhile, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor tweeted, "I was shocked to hear of an incident involving a former member of my staff who has been rendering part-time service to me in terms of airport facilitation assistance. He is a 72 year old retiree undergoing frequent dialysis and was retained on a part-time basis on compassionate grounds. I do not condone any alleged wrongdoing and fully support the authorities in their efforts to take any necessary action as may be required to investigate the matter. The law must take its own course."